The 'Week in Review' Podcast - 21 February

21/02/2025 44 min
The 'Week in Review' Podcast - 21 February

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Episode Synopsis

A serious discussion about reforming Australia's use of health technology assessment should start with patient rights and the imposition of new obligations on advisory committees and decision-makers. The signs of institutional capture and the dangers of concessions as the price for participation. Once again, pharmacy sets the standard for advocacy with its consistent argument that out-of-pocket patient costs must be lowered.