Medi-Nav Orientation Resource v6, 2024

1.2 Primary Health Networks Primary Health Networks (PHNs) role is to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the coordination of medical services for patients, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes. PHNs aim to improve coordination of care to ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time. PHNs work directly with GPs, other primary health care providers, secondary providers and hospitals to facilitate improved outcomes for patients. There are seven PHNs in Queensland: + Brisbane North + Brisbane South + Gold Coast + Darling Downs and West Moreton + Western Queensland + Central Queensland, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast + Northern Queensland For further information about PHNs, refer to: https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/phn 1.3 Australia’s private healthcare system The private healthcare system provides services including, but not limited to, private hospitals, day hospitals, medical practices, medical imaging, allied health services, pharmacies and many other health services. The private sector assists in the provision of public health care services through the contracting of specific services. A large network of private hospitals and day surgeries exist in Australia. Some of these hospitals are for-profit private organisations and some are not-for-profit religious organisations. All are privately funded through payment for medical services by the patients themselves, by insurers and by governments through national health insurance programs. The Australian Private Hospitals Association is the peak national body representing private hospitals and day surgeries. For further information, refer to : http://www.apha.org.au/