The Australian Dental Association

Submissions

Human Services: Competition, contestability and user choice in the dental sector

1 August 2016

While supporting the objective of the Inquiry by the Productivity Commission to develop a Human Resources policy that emphasises competition, contestability and user choice, the ADA cautions that any implementation must prioritise quality of care and patient safety.

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Data Availability and Use

1 July 2016

While technology and the internet promise to revolutionise the way in which health data is shared between various parties, the framework for this enhanced access must be thoughtfully developed and consistent with legally-mandated privacy principles.

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Advocacy for small businesses and family enterprises

29 June 2016

The ADA is arguing that attention must be paid to competition in the dental care market, regulation in the dental sector and the continued need for representation for small business at the highest levels of government.

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Medical Complaints Process in Australia

13 May 2016

The ADA recommends a carefully planned and coordinated response, led by AHPRA and the National Boards, to develop a suitably-funded framework to tackle bullying in the workplace.

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ACCC Submission on Private Health Insurance

29 April 2016

Unless action is taken to address issues about PHI conduct in regards to consumers' out-of-pocket costs, their ability to access quality healthcare and open competition in the delivery of dental health care, consumers will continue to be adversely impacted.

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Entry level competencies for conscious sedation endorsement of registration

18 April 2016

The ADA has provided its endorsement during the preliminary consultation on entry level competencies for conscious sedation, in particular agreeing with the preferred option nominated by the Dental Board of Australia.

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Submission to the Serious Data Breach Notification Consultation

2 March 2016

Rather than a legislative approach to addressing serious data breaches, the ADA instead favours industry-based development of the required codes.

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Submission to the National Mental Health Commission National Consensus Statement

1 March 2016

The ADA's contribution to the consultation surrounding the draft National Consensus Statement on the physical health of people living with a mental illness.

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Access to Medicare Benefits Schedule Category 5 for oral surgeons and special needs dentists

26 February 2016

The Department of Health has confirmed that they are considering a request by the ADA to broaden the requesting rights for diagnostic imaging services to oral surgeons and special needs dentists.

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Options to strengthen the misuse of market power law Discussion Paper

16 February 2016

Emphasises the critical role that practices play in the provision of dental services in Australia and the need for the ACCC to take into account the anti-competitive hehaviour of private health insurance in regards to these practices.

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