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IHACPA pricing advice dispels home care "gouging" claims
3+ hour ago (361+ words) Federal Health and Ageing Minister Mark Butler said the Government would "crack down on any price gouging by providers" when he delayed price caps for Support at Home services. Now the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) has…...
Three ways Support at Home providers are failing prudential management rules
2+ week, 1+ day ago (249+ words) The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC) is undertaking a prudential review of Support at Home providers - and given the early-stage nature of the reforms, lapses are likely. Minster Ellison Partner Penny Eden, Partner with Minter Ellison said most…...
Opinion: How will residents get the cash for ongoing care?
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (702+ words) Comm Bank Chief Economist Luke Yeaman says big pressure for "user pays care" is coming. Will village operators be required to cash flow say five years of dementia care for a resident? Over the weekend, I was preparing a presentation…...