Henry Cutler

Jul 3, 2024 | econotimes.com | Henry Cutler |Jonas Fooken

Australia’s mental health-care system is struggling to cope with the demand. But more money won’t necessarily mean everyone gets the care they need. As we outline in research out this week, we need to incentivise health providers to improve outcomes rather than paying them to do more of the same. The research, which was funded by the Australian government’s National Mental Health Commission, outlines why such reform is needed and how it might work.

Jul 2, 2024 | theconversation.com | Henry Cutler |Jonas Fooken

Australia’s mental health-care system is struggling to cope with the demand. But more money won’t necessarily mean everyone gets the care they need. As we outline in research out this week, we need to incentivise health providers to improve outcomes rather than paying them to do more of the same. The research, which was funded by the Australian government’s National Mental Health Commission, outlines why such reform is needed and how it might work.

May 3, 2024 | canberratimes.com.au | Henry Cutler

Waiting times for public hospital elective surgery have been in the news ahead of this year's federal budget. That's the type of non-emergency surgery that covers everything from removing cysts to hip replacements. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue readingSee subscription optionsThe Australian Medical Association, a powerful doctors' lobby group, has called on the federal government to allocate more than $2 billion over two years to reduce elective surgery waiting times.

Nov 1, 2023 | theconversation.com | Lucy Beaumont |Elizabeth Kendall |Helen Dickinson |Henry Cutler |Kathy Boschen |Mark Brown

The question of whether there should be an age limit to joining the National Disability Scheme (NDIS) has been debated since its inception a decade ago. It is being asked again as we wait for the NDIS Review to release its final report. The report is expected to explore eligibility, sustainability and how costs should be split between the scheme and other government departments to provide an ecosystem of supports for people with disability.