Private Hospital Services

: DVA is seeking the provision of Private Hospital services for Entitled Persons by publishing this Invitation to Provide Private Hospital Services to the Veteran Community . DVA serves Australia’s veteran community, through the provision of programmes of care, compensation and commemoration. DVA’s aim is to secure high quality private hospital care for Entitled Persons delivered for a fair price, at the most convenient locations for Entitled Persons. As the veteran community ages, their capacity to access a wider range of care appropriate to their needs is increasingly important. Managing emerging and different needs of contemporary veterans is also a priority. DVA also aims to continually improve the quality and safety of services, and the health outcomes for DVA clients, through the purchase of evidence-based treatment services. DVA’s New Approach to Contracting for Private Hospital Services In the past DVA contracted with Private Hospitals for services to Entitled Persons through a Request for Tenders (RFT). The current process that DVA is engaging in with Private Hospital providers is