Invitation to attend...

The federal government has promised to make health care a priority and has already announced policy measures that will affect every hospital in Australia. These measures will change the health care landscape for years to come.

Against this background of a shift in policy settings, APHA will look to the future at the 28th National Congress to be held in Adelaide from 26-28 October 2008. With a theme of Private Hospitals: 2020, we will focus on the prognosis for the health care system, particularly in regard to the role of private hospitals.

The Congress will be held almost one year after the Rudd government came to office and will provide a timely forum to gauge whether election promises have been kept and examine the areas in the health care arena which will be key challenges for the future.

The Congress program promises to be our most exciting ever and there will be sessions to appeal to operational staff as well as management. The Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon MP, will provide an overview of the past year and outline policies for the future. Everyone will return to their workplaces motivated by our keynote speaker on the last day of the Congress.

I would encourage all APHA members to attend this important annual event in order to keep abreast of the latest trends and issues facing the future of the healthcare industry.

Michael Roff
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Australian Private Hospitals Association

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