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ArticleHealth policy and technology2020

COVID-19: The need for an Australian economic pandemic response plan.

Shannen Higginson, Katarina Milovanovic, James Gillespie, Andrew Matthews, Christopher Williams, Laura Wall, Naomi Moy, Madeline Hinwood, Adrian Melia, Francesco Paolucci

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10 authors.

Shannen HigginsonPhD Candidate (Economics), The University of Newcastle, Australia.
Katarina MilovanovicMaster of Economics (Econometrics), The University of Sydney, Director of Epione Advisory Pty Limited, Australia.
James GillespieAssociate Professor in Health Policy, Menzies Centre for Health Policy and The University of Sydney School of Public Health, Australia.
Andrew MatthewsPrincipal and Actuary at Finity Consulting, Associate Professor at Monash University and Board Member at the Stroke Foundation, Australia.
Christopher WilliamsAssociate Professor at the School of Medicine and Public Health (Public Health), The University of Newcastle, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Hunter Medical Research Institute and Hunter New England Population Health, Newcastle, Australia.
Laura WallPost-doctoral Research Fellow in Health Economics, Bachelor of Psychology, The University of Newcastle, Australia.
Naomi MoyResearch Fellow, University of Bologna, Italy.
Madeline HinwoodResearch Academic at the School of Medicine and Public Health, Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Newcastle, Australia.
Adrian MeliaSenior Lecturer Newcastle Business School, The University of Newcastle, Australia.
Francesco PaolucciProfessor of Health Economics & Policy at the Faculty of Business & Law, The University of Newcastle, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesPandemics pressure national governments to respond swiftly. Mitigation efforts created an imbalance between population health, capacity of the healthcare system and economic prosperity. Each pandemic arising from a new virus is unknown territory for policy makers, and there is considerable uncertainty of the appropriateness of responses and outcomes.

methodsA qualitative approach was used to review mixed sources of data including Australian reports, official government publications, and COVID-19 data to discern robust future responses. Publicly available epidemiological and economic data were utilised to provide insight into the impact of the pandemic on Australia's healthcare system and economy.

resultsPolicies implemented by the Australian Government to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 impacted the healthcare sector and economy. This paper incorporates lessons learned to inform optimal economic preparedness. The rationale for an economic response plan concomitant with the health pandemic plan is explored to guide Australian Government policy makers in ensuring holistic and robust solutions for future pandemics.

conclusionsIn future, an Australian Economic Pandemic Response Plan will aid in health and economic system preparedness, whilst a strong Australian economy and strategic planning will ensure resilience to future pandemics.

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AustraliaCOVID-19Economic impactHealthcare outcomesHealth policyPandemic planningPolicy interventions

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PMID32874859
PMCPMC7452864

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