Australia’s aged care algorithm is under fire. At last, someone’s listening

Australia’s aged care algorithm is under fire. At last, someone’s listening

Andrea Piacquadio/PexelsThe way Australians are assessed for home-based aged-care funding is being investigated by the Commonwealth ombudsman. Critics say assessment for funding under the Support at Home program is flawed, leaving some older people unable to access the right level of care they need to safely live at home. Complaints about the process are increasing significantly. Even an expert who helped design the system is unhappy. Here’s why…

Aged care tool inquiry

The use of an algorithm tool for aged care assessments is being investigated by the Commonwealth Ombudsman in response to hundreds of complaints. “The Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman has received complaints about and has commenced an investigation into the use of the Integrated Assessment Tool,” said a spokesperson for the office. Controversy surrounding the IAT includes the inability of human assessors to override results that the algorith…