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In the 2023-24 Australian government budget, the allocation of $5.7 billion for strengthening Medicare compared to $1.1 billion for health prevention and protection indicates:

  1. The government prioritises treatment services over preventive health measures in budget allocation
  2. Prevention programs are adequately funded relative to their importance
  3. Medicare and prevention receive equal per capita funding across Australia
  4. Private health insurance covers most prevention costs reducing government expenditure needs
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  • A is correct: The spending ratio shows government prioritises treatment services through Medicare over preventive measures.

Other Options:

  • B is incorrect: The 5:1 spending ratio suggests prevention remains under-resourced compared to treatment.
  • C is incorrect: Medicare receives five times more funding than prevention not equal amounts.
  • D is incorrect: Government still needs to fund prevention programs private insurance doesn’t cover most prevention.