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Medicare Statistics - June Quarter 2006

Statistical data related to Medicare for the June Quarter 2006 together with data for earlier quarters and financial years.

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    Explanatory Notes and Definitions


    1. These tables contain summary data relating to Medicare for the latest quarter, together with data for earlier quarters and financial years. The 'A' series tables present data by State/Territory of patient, the 'B' series tables present data by broad type of service as defined below, the 'C' series tables present data by broad type of service and by enrolment State/Territory of patient, while the 'D' series tables present data by gender and age range and by State/Territory of patient, the 'E' series tables present data by electorate and the 'F' series tables present data for selected items by State/Territory of patient. The data have been compiled from summary files maintained by the Department of Health and Ageing.

    2. Each working day Medicare Australia passes to the Department of Health and Ageing details of claims processed on the previous working day. These records are edited and aggregated into special summary files which are designed to assist with the development and review of health policy, particularly as it relates to Medicare.