Australia’s health system is unique – much like its fauna. It has been shaped by the nation’s colonial history – the first hospitals were provided by the colonial administrations – and, of course, politics. It’s a curious blend of public and private funding and delivery of health care, with the Commonwealth (national) and the state governments both having significant roles in what has been described as an example of “marble cake federalism”.

Interview – Paige Schaffer on Identity Protection Perspectives on Five Health Systems – Efficient and Sustainable? Australia, New Zealand, France, United Kingdom, Canada Better Together – Life Is Simpler in A Group by Stephan Hillert R&D: A Calculator to Guess How Many Healthy Years of Life You Have Left by Jeyaraj Vadiveloo

Interview – Paige Schaffer on Identity Protection Perspectives on Five Health Systems – Efficient and Sustainable? Australia, New Zealand, France, United Kingdom, Canada Better Together – Life Is Simpler in A Group Stephan Hillert R&D: A Calculator to Guess How Many Healthy Years of Life You Have Left Jeyaraj Vadiveloo

OECD Sees Synchronized Momentum for Global Economy, But Urges Further Policy Action To Ensure Sustainable And Inclusive Medium-Term Growth The world economy has picked up momentum as expanding investment, employment, and trade support has synchronized growth across most countries, according to the OECD’s latest Interim Economic Outlook. The pace of expansion is projected to be faster in 2017 than in 2016, with a further uptick expected in 2018, but