Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association

In The Health Advocate's August edition, AHHA Policy Officer Emma Walsh highlights the urgent need for integrated, person-centred palliative care as demand rises with Australia’s ageing population.

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Prevalence and characteristics of potentially avoidable unplanned readmissions: a retrospective cohort study Objective Unplanned readmissions are key indicators of hospital care quality, yet research on potentially avoidable unplanned readmissions (PAURs) remains limited. This study aimed to assess the prevalence, causes, and predictors of PAURs in an Australian tertiary hospital.Methods This retrospective cohort study included all unplanned readmissions to a general medicine unit between 1 July and 30 September 2022, in South Australia. Patients aged ≥18years readmitted within 30days of discharge were included. A panel of senior clinicians assessed the preventability of each readmission using predefined criteria. Data on demographics, comorbidities, frailty, inflammatory markers, and discharge factors were collected. Predictors of PAURs were examined using multivariable logistic regression and LASSO (least absolute shrinkage and selection operator) regression for sensitivity analysis.Results Among 381 readmissions, 80 (21%) were classified as potentially avoidable. The mean age was 68.7years (s.d. 18.2), and 58.3% were female. The most common cause of PAURs was relapse of the condition treated during the index admission (43%), followed by treatment-related complications (22.8%). Contributing factors included suboptimal care during the index admission (43.8%) and inadequate post-discharge follow-up (30%). Compared to non-avoidable readmissions, PAUR patients were older, more frequently readmitted within 7days, and had higher rates of coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure (CHF). They also had higher neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratios (NLR) on admission. Multivariable analysis identified CHF (aOR 2.46, 95% CI 1.28–4.71) and elevated NLR (aOR 1.05, 95% CI 1.02–1.08) as independent predictors.Conclusions Over one in five readmissions were potentially avoidable, and only a few patient characteristics can predict avoidable readmissions.

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'Prevalence and characteristics of potentially avoidable unplanned readmissions: a retrospective cohort study' by Yogesh Sharma, et al.

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🗞️ The August issue of The Health Advocate is live! Explore aged care reform, palliative care, dementia support & more. CEO Tony Farley calls for bold, compassionate change. Read now: online.fliphtml5.com/qfuil/roaf/#... #AgedCare #HealthAdvocate #AHHA

The AHR has published a new collection, Value-Driven: Redefining Care for a Healthier Nation, exploring how Australia can lead global reform by putting people at the centre of healthcare delivery.

The collection is free to access until 31 August 2025: lnkd.in/gBkySAeB

This important work, co-authored by 2025 Jeff Cheverton Scholar Tan Nguyen and supported by Brisbane North PHN and North Western Melbourne PHN, advances AHHA Ltd’s commitment to a healthier, more equitable Australia.

NAIDOC Week 2025 - Celebrating 50 Years of Strength, Vision & Legacy.

Together, let’s walk forward with respect, unity, and commitment to equity in healthcare and beyond.

Find out more about NAIDOC Week 2025: www.naidoc.org.au

What makes co-design genuine in value-based health care? In The Health Advocate, Alison Barber, a consumer advocate and 2025 VBHC Congress speaker, shares how inclusive collaboration drives better outcomes.

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Mental health reform must start with people, not bureaucracy - AHHA Chief Executive of the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association Limited, Tony Farley, said the Productivity Commission’s interim report of its review

The Productivity Commission’s interim report confirms what many already know: the national agreement is falling short, with no clear goals, a lack of long-term strategy, and insufficient funding.

‘Australians deserve better,’ says AHHA CEO Tony Farley.

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🗞️ This week in Healthcare in Brief: Misaligned policies are blocking rural care. The Deeble Brief calls for place-based solutions, aligned funding & workforce reform. Essential reading for health policy & advocacy.

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Despite longstanding efforts to improve health outcomes in rural and remote areas, current health, aged care and disability policies remain poorly aligned, resulting in overly burdensome administration and hindered collaboration between services - read the Deeble Institute's latest Brief 📖

Policy alignment for place-based solutions for better health outcomes in rural and remote communities - AHHA This policy brief, informed by AHHA Ltd member and stakeholder input and a cross-sector roundtable, highlights the need for national leadership to shift from fragmented, input-focused systems to coord...

Our latest Perspectives Brief, released today, reveals how fragmented funding and policy misalignment are undermining efforts to deliver fair, effective healthcare in rural and remote Australia: ahha.asn.au/resource/pol...

📢 New research from Monash University in Australian Health Review reveals: 3 in 5 private radiology clinics are owned by for-profit corporations, with concentration in SA, Tas, ACT & NT.

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The May 2025 issue of The Health Advocate is now live!

This edition explores the evolving role of value-based health care, from cultural safety and co-design to workforce reform and award-winning service models.

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Consideration of environmental impacts in health technology assessment - AHHA This Issues Brief explores relevant methodologies and frameworks, providing insights on how integrating environmental impacts into HTAs can contribute to a more environmentally sustainable healthcare ...

Released today, the new Deeble Issues Brief, ‘Consideration of environmental impacts in health technology assessment', offers recommendations that highlight the important role of Australian HTAs in making healthcare more environmentally sustainable: ahha.asn.au/resource/con...

📢 New Issue Alert!
The latest edition of Australian Health Review (Vol. 49, Issue 3) is out now!✨

Explore the full issue here 👉 www.publish.csiro.au/ah/issue/12578
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🌿 Bridging Now to Next — the 2025 #NRW theme invites all Australians to reflect on the connections between past, present, and future, and to step forward together, guided by the lessons of history.

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Tony Farley on rethinking how public health care is funded and delivered - Perth Live with Oliver Peterson

AHHA CEO Tony Farley joined Perth Live yesterday to discuss the need to rethink the way we resource and structure our healthcare system, and the importance of placing people, not just processes, at the centre.

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QLD health professionals in rural & remote areas — don’t miss this FREE opportunity to upskill in value-based health care.

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📢 Media Release: Healthscope receivership prompts call for health system reform

Following the announcement of Healthscope’s receivership, AHHA Ltd CEO Tony Farley is calling for renewed conversations about how we fund and deliver health care in Australia.

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📰 This week in Healthcare in Brief

What does the new federal cabinet mean for health, aged care, and the NDIS? We unpack the key changes and portfolio shifts.

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Webinars - AHHA The Australian Centre for Value-Based Health Care webinar series features interesting discussions on all aspects of VBHC, from theory through to

New videos from the 2025 Value-Based Health Care Congress are now in our webinar library! Exclusively for AHHA members and Centre for VBHC subscribers.

Hear from leaders on outcomes, co-design, and mental health reform. ahha.asn.au/webinars/

AHHA Ltd welcomes the re-election of the Albanese Government. Now is the time to deliver health reform grounded in value-based care, that is fair, person-centred, and future-ready. Read the media release: ahha.asn.au/re-election-...

Only 2 weeks to go! The 2025 Value-Based Health Care Congress is almost here. Don’t miss your chance to connect, collaborate & lead change in Australian health care. Places are limited, secure your spot now! 🔗 event.fourwaves.com/vbhcc2025/re... #VBHC #HealthCare

2025 AHHA Federal Election Statment - Measuring what matters YouTube video by Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association

With campaigning for the 2025 Federal Election now well underway, AHHA is calling on all major parties to prioritise health system reform by committing to measuring and reporting what matters.

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Just published! The latest Australian Health Review is here, covering:
✅ Value-based healthcare in action
✅ Primary care reform
✅ Older Australians & unmet needs
✅ Addressing burnout & workforce sustainability

Read more 👉 www.publish.csiro.au/AH/issue/12576

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2025 AHHA Federal Election Statment - Health Funding YouTube video by Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association

The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association is calling on all parties to commit to funding a healthcare system that delivers the outcomes that matter to people and communities. Find out more: youtu.be/zgF8fpuHIFw

Join us at the 2025 VBHC Congress to hear from leaders at AIHW, ACSQHC, and IHACPA on data's role in driving value in health. Discover Australia's achievements and future ambitions. Don't miss out—secure your spot today! event.fourwaves.com/vbhcc2025/pa...

Federal Election 2025: Responding to the challenges facing our health care system - AHHA As we approach the 2025 Federal Election, the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA) is calling on all major parties to address inequities and

Following the Prime Minister's announcement this morning and with the 2025 Federal Election now set for 3 May, AHHA is calling on all parties to commit to evidence-based health system reform. ahha.asn.au/federal-elec...

Improving at-home aged care requires more than just funding. It needs a comprehensive review of the daily care and support needs of older Australians. This article from AHR suggests that this can be achieved by enhancing the evidence base for aged care providers and policymakers.

Comprehensive day-to-day care and support needs of older Australians requiring government-funded home-based aged care: a scoping review Objective This study aimed to locate and describe research studies in which the comprehensive day-to-day care and support needs of older Australians requiring home-based aged care have been measured a...

In 2024, the Australian Federal Government committed $440 million to help older Australians stay independent at home. Despite this, some wait up to 15 months for home care packages. Read more in the Australian Health review: www.publish.csiro.au/AH/AH24234