What is quality? -- A systemic focus -- Why is government involved in quality? -- Do we have a high-quality health system? -- Available data -- How does government intervene to support quality health care? -- The national picture -- Linking quality to funding -- Accreditation -- Workforce issues -- Where should we focus our ongoing efforts to improve health care quality? -- The safety of health care -- What is the experience overseas? -- What are some next steps? -- Key focus areas
Analysis
Australia overseas comparisons
Federal issue
Government regulation
Great Britain
Health care
Standards
State issue
United States
Notes
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