The future of Australia’s health system with Michael Kidd

Australia’s healthcare system is under growing pressure—strained by an ageing population, rising rates of chronic illness, and workforce shortages. With doctors facing more complex patient needs and a system struggling to keep up, what reforms are urgently needed to meet the moment?In this episode of Health in Focus, Professor Michael Kidd—former Deputy Chief Medical Officer and current Director of the International Centre for Future Health Systems—joins us to examine the road ahead. We explore the balance between hospital and primary care funding, the need for integrated care, and key policy priorities ahead of the federal election.📥 JOIN Amplieo+ on Substack for early access to episodes, exclusive videos, and bonus content: https://amplieo.substack.comLEARN more about Amplieo: https://www.amplieo.com📲 FOLLOW Amplieo on socialsLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/amplieoInstagram: https://instagram.com/amplieoYouTube: https://youtube.com/@amplieo Get full access to Amplieo at amplieo.substack.com/subscribe