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In Australia's healthcare system, the federal government provides Medicare funding while state governments manage public hospitals. Which statement BEST describes how these system components work together?

Federal and state governments operate completely separate healthcare systems with no coordination
Federal funding supports state-delivered services, creating integrated patient care across different providers
State governments are responsible for all healthcare funding and service delivery decisions
Private organisations have no role in the collaborative healthcare system

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B is correct: Federal funding integrated with state service delivery creates coordinated patient care.

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A is incorrect: Government levels coordinate extensively to provide seamless healthcare delivery.
C is incorrect: Federal government provides significant funding including Medicare and PBS.
D is incorrect: Private sector plays important role alongside government in healthcare delivery.