A NSW probe into healthcare spending is set to come to Albury. or signup to continue reading The is planning to hold hearings and consult with the community later this year. has been told sessions are likely to be held in November, although the exact dates are yet to be confirmed.
News of the arrival of commissioner Richard Beasley and related legal teams on the Border has been welcomed by Albury MP Justin Clancy and the Greens Albury-based health spokeswoman Amanda Cohn. They had both requested the inquiry visit Albury to gain an understanding of the area's health funding peculiarities. "I welcome the health commission inquiry here on the Border," Mr Clancy said.
"There's added challenges and complexities associated with healthcare in border regions, not only Albury-Wodonga, but communities right along the border. "So I certainly welcome the commission coming and encourage the community to engage with them." Mr Clancy, who met Mr Beasley in March this year, said he would appreciate the opportunity to speak to his submission to the inquiry.
In that document he raised concerns about electronic medical records being incompatible between NSW and Victoria. "Not only is this a safety issue for patients, but it has become apparent from Albury Wodonga Health that the lack of integrated systems has become a disincentive for employment and the attraction of new medical staff," Mr Clancy submitted. The Liberal Party Opposition MP also stated that health infrastructure planning between .
