[5] The association is considered an independent, national voice for universal high-quality healthcare, benefiting the entire Australian community.
[citation needed] It demanded more effective leadership of the healthcare sector and better-coordinated government reform initiatives in May 2019.
[6] In June 2019 it denied claims by Scott Morrison that the admission of refugees would disadvantage Australians in their access to hospital care.
[7] It makes an annual award, the Sidney Sax medal, to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution in the field of health services policy, organization, delivery and research.
AHHA acknowledged the report's recommendations for digital health, alternative funding models, and patient-centric care pathways.