Rationale: Although Australia has a successful cervical screening program, significant issues remain in relation to participation rates, reducing unnecessary early re-screening, improving the accuracy of Pap tests through new technologies, the place of am HPV test and determing the most...

The Medicare Safety Net (MSN) was introduced in March 2004 to provide financial relief for those who incur high out-of-pocket costs from medical services. The policy has the potential to improve equity. This study examines: (i) how the health and income profiles of small areas influence MSN...