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MINISTER FOR HEALTH
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION
QUESTION NO. 1299
Community Health Centres
Mrs Carnell - asked the Minister for Health ::
(1) How many salaried doctors are employed by the Department of Health in Community Health Centres.
(2) How many are employed at each Centre.
(3) How much money is rebated from the Health Insurance Commission (Medicare) to the Department of Health for services performed by salaried officers.
(4) How much other income was derived by the Department of Health from other non-ACT Government sources.
(5) What is the cost to the Department of Health in terms of salary/wage and superannuation costs of employing doctors in centres.
(6) What is the ultimate cost paid by the Department of Health for employing these officers after any rebate is received from the Health Insurance Commission or other sources is taken into account.
(7) How many patients are seen by salaried doctors on average at each Centre.
(8) What is the average cost to the Department of Health per patient at Centres in the following areas (a) patients seen by salaried officers; (b) patients seen by a nurse practitioner; (c) patients seen by a speech therapist; (d) patients seen by a physiotherapist; and (e) patients seen by other health professionals.
Mr Connolly - the answer to the Member's question is:
(1) 12 full time 5 part time salaried doctors are currently employed in Community Health Centres. Of these, three (1 full time and 2 part time), are on long term leave.
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