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Victorian healthcare system set for revolutionary overhaul

 17-Aug-15, Herald Sun 

Victoria's healthcare system is set to undergo a major ­revamp in an attempt to reduce unnecessary hospital visits and manage chronic illness more ­effectively.

Victorian healthcare system set for revolutionary overhaul (c) Herald Sun

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Health Minister Jill Hennessy will announce the new Better Care Victoria today, a program expected to revolutionise the system.

Most of the Government’s plan remains a secret, but the Herald Sun ­understands it will increase health system capacity based on evidence-based research and improved interaction between healthcare units.

According to Ms Hennessy, there were about 60,000 avoidable admissions to Victorian hospitals last financial year, which could balloon to 80,000 in 2025.

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