SHPA likes $22b plan
June 24, 2016
The Society of Hospital
Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) ceo,
Kristin Michaels, has lauded the
Minister for Health, Jillian Skinner,
for delivering a record $22b
commitment to health care and
hospitals in the 2016-17 Budget.
Michaels said, “SHPA is pleased to
see a record $10b investment, over
ten years, in hospital infrastructure
and capital works.”
“This level of investment is
necessary to ensure healthcare
services and operation of health
facilities can meet consumer
expectations.”
With inpatient services to the
tune of $9.2b, “Minister Skinner
has announced that up to 900 extra
healthcare professionals will be
employed,” Michaels added.
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