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Hornery, Sonia to the
Minister for Health
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What has led to the significant increase in the average cost of the John
Hunter Hospital admitted patients in the three years to 2013-14?
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What is the Government doing to bring the average cost of care for admitted
patients at John Hunter Hospital back down to be in line with the New South
Wales average?
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Answer -
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(1) to (2) Activity Based Funding was rolled-out across NSW Health in 2012.
During 2012-13 and 2013-14 the Hunter New England Local Health District focused
on better understanding the new national approach and accurate allocation of
expenditure to activity.
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Question asked on 10 May 2016 (session 56-1)
and printed in
Questions & Answers Paper No. 67
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Answer received on 14 June 2016
and printed in
Questions & Answers Paper No. 73
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