HMS, HAG 2012 HSC 9 MC

What action has been taken to reduce the impact of an ageing population on the health care system in Australia?

Increasing the Medicare levy for older people
Reducing funding available to carers of older people
Encouraging older people to remain in the work force
Decreasing access to the health system for older people

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\(C\)

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C is correct: Encouraging workforce participation reduces healthcare system burden.

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A is incorrect: Medicare levy increases would worsen healthcare access.
B is incorrect: Reducing carer funding increases healthcare system pressure.
D is incorrect: Restricting access contradicts healthcare equity principles.