GOVERNMENT funding for health has risen, with individuals now funding a smaller proportion of health costs, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
The report, 'Health expenditure Australia 2015--16', shows that $170.4b was spent on health goods and services in 2015--16, with $114.6b (67.3%) of this funded by governments, up from 66.9% in the prior year.
"Individuals contributed 17.3% to overall health spending, down from 17.7% a year earlier, which makes it the smallest contribution by individuals since 2011--12," AIHW spokesperson Vicki Bennett said.
Go to aihw.gov.au for the report.
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