Wang private hospital recognised for veteran health service
Wangaratta Private Hospital was recognised today for its contribution to veterans’ health by Sophie Mirabella, the Federal Member for Indi, and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
Mrs Mirabella said the partnership of Wangaratta Private Hospital with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has enhanced veterans health services in Wangaratta.
“In most situations, medical practitioners will no longer need DVA approval to admit veterans to these hospitals, simplifying hospital access and streamlining administration,” Mrs Mirabella said.
“Wangaratta Private Hospital is one of four Tier One Veteran Partnering private hospitals in North-East Victoria, offering support and health services to local veterans.”
“The Tier One Veteran Partnering program was designed to deliver quality health care service to veterans, close to home and with minimal waiting periods, and covers 236 hospitals across the country.”
In 2006, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs allocated $3 billion in funding to expand veteran access to private hospital treatment.
“Since its inception, the Tier One Veteran Partnering initiative, as part of the Repatriation Private Patient Scheme (RPPS), has almost doubled the number of private hospitals to which veterans can be admitted without prior approval. This now includes most major private hospitals, all key rehabilitation facilities and most small rural and regional private hospitals across the country.”
“These new arrangements clearly demonstrate the Howard Government’s commitment to providing the best possible health care services to our veterans. I commend Wangaratta Private Hospital for their ongoing support to ex-servicemen and women.” Mrs Mirabella said.
All hospitals contracted by DVA to provide services to veterans are licensed, quality accredited and have agreed to provide preferential access to veterans, subject to clinical need.
Mrs Mirabella said the partnership of Wangaratta Private Hospital with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has enhanced veterans health services in Wangaratta.
“In most situations, medical practitioners will no longer need DVA approval to admit veterans to these hospitals, simplifying hospital access and streamlining administration,” Mrs Mirabella said.
“Wangaratta Private Hospital is one of four Tier One Veteran Partnering private hospitals in North-East Victoria, offering support and health services to local veterans.”
“The Tier One Veteran Partnering program was designed to deliver quality health care service to veterans, close to home and with minimal waiting periods, and covers 236 hospitals across the country.”
In 2006, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs allocated $3 billion in funding to expand veteran access to private hospital treatment.
“Since its inception, the Tier One Veteran Partnering initiative, as part of the Repatriation Private Patient Scheme (RPPS), has almost doubled the number of private hospitals to which veterans can be admitted without prior approval. This now includes most major private hospitals, all key rehabilitation facilities and most small rural and regional private hospitals across the country.”
“These new arrangements clearly demonstrate the Howard Government’s commitment to providing the best possible health care services to our veterans. I commend Wangaratta Private Hospital for their ongoing support to ex-servicemen and women.” Mrs Mirabella said.
All hospitals contracted by DVA to provide services to veterans are licensed, quality accredited and have agreed to provide preferential access to veterans, subject to clinical need.
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