Transforming Health

In reply to Ms CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (25 March 2015).

The Hon. J.J. SNELLING (Playford—Minister for Health, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Health Industries):

As at 30 October 2015, McKinsey & Company has been paid $4.78 million (GST exclusive) in 2014 and 2015 for consultancy services pertaining to clinical services planning and initiation and progression of the Transforming Health program. This also included the development of the Transforming Health business case.

In addition, a further $9.37 million (GST exclusive) has been paid in 2015 supporting implementation of the Winter Demand Management strategy. The engagement resulted in the achievement of a range of productivity improvement efforts across the Adelaide metropolitan area including; patient access and movement to create hospital capacity and improving the flow of patients through emergency departments.

No further amount has been committed to be paid to McKinsey & Company for Transforming Health consultancy services.