| Publication: | The Australian |
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| Date: | 07 December 2009 |
Samantha Maiden, Online Political Editor
Article excerpt:
KEVIN Rudd will double the funding to slash elective surgery waiting lists to $600 million after talks in Brisbane today with state leaders. But there's little movement today on the Prime Minister's threat to launch a Commonwealth takeover of the health system with talks between federal and state authorities continuing. Mr Rudd confirmed the additional spending today, warning the States and territories will be required to meet individual targets for increasing the total number of surgeries performed and will receive further reward payments for exceeding these targets. “People in every State and Territory waiting for elective surgery will benefit from a further $300 million in funding targeted to relieve pressure on waiting lists. This funding brings the total amount provided by the Rudd Government to reduce elective surgery waiting lists to $600 million,” he said.
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