The VHA welcomed the opportunity to respond to the review of Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT) and respond to the questions raised in the NEPT Review Discussion Paper (May 2023).
NEPT plays a critical role in healthcare delivery across the state. Irrespective of public or private ownership, the VHA’s submission insists on upholding key principles that guarantee improved outcomes for the community, healthcare services, and the public healthcare system.
Regardless of the transition to a public or private entity, the VHA is calling for an NEPT system that guarantees improved outcomes for the community, healthcare services, and the public healthcare system. The VHA believes that systemic solutions lead to better health outcomes for all Victorians, as referenced in the recent issues paper Unblocking the System, which examines solutions to patient flow.
The VHA welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the NEPT review and extends thanks to members who supported the development of the submission through their valuable sector insights.