An interim decision to allow a new buying group to collectively negotiate contracts with healthcare providers is a defining moment in Australian healthcare, says the Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO), which is spearheading a challenge against the introduction of “US-style managed care”.
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Fears new buying group could limit patient freedom
The creep of US-style managed care in Australia and reduced competition in the optical market are among major concerns raised with the competition watchdog as it considers the formation of a new buying group to collectively negotiate contracts with healthcare providers.
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