Here’s what you missed in the latest issue of SATURDAY

Our pre-Federal Election campaign issue covered a range of critical issues for aged care and retirement living operators. This issue looked at: A real commitment – ex-NSW Premier Mike Baird explains why he is backing Labor’s aged care commitments, and what steps the Federal Government should take now to prioritise aged care 215 minutes an $18 billion bill – Labor’s pledge for increased care minutes and 24/7 RNs on top of current committed funding will cost the Government up to $18 billion over four years, argues Grant Corderoy. A Plan B for co-contributions is the only rational solution Bridging the gap – the AN-ACC will fall short of providing the funding the aged care sector needs by billions of dollars, says Dr Stephen Judd AM FAICD Losers and winners – operators now have access to their shadow assessments for the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) funding model, but risk being found non-compliant or losing out on increased revenue if they lack the workforce and IT efficiencies. If the price is right – increasingly sophisticated data governance, technology and workforce management will be required for providers when independent pricing is introduced, according to the CEO of the Independent Hospital Pricing Authority Agility required – why Australia’s home care sector still has room for significant growth, but providers will need to re-examine their workforce, technology and wages to capitalise on the opportunities, according to myHomecare CEO Stuart Miller Smaller residential care operators – with limited options to survive the next five years, we look at how some operators are aiming to save the concept of ‘community’ in aged care Become a subscriber today to ensure your continued access to Australia’s best source of news and opinion from the retirement living and aged care sectors – SUBSCRIBE HERE.