Federal government agrees to rise of 3.73% but some could face even higher increases. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn senate estimates last night, assistant secretary of residential care funding reform, Mark Richardson, said more than half of aged care providers across the country are not meeting the new care minutes.In response to the royal commission on aged care, the government mandated that from 1 October 2024, providers must deliver 215 care minutes per person each day. This includes 44 minutes of registered nurse care.While 55% [of providers] are reporting that they’re not delivering their care minute targets, I would argue that there isn’t systemic over-reporting. Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2025-02-26 19:43:00
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Australia news live: health insurance premiums to rise 4%; half of aged care providers fall short
