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WELCOME Welcome to this edition of Industry Focus: Healthcare, Westpac's magazine for the healthcare sector I am pleased to present you with this edition of Industry Focus: Healthcare. Currently, we are experiencing a dynamic environment within the healthcare industry, with changes to Medicare, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and the tax treatment of medical costs. In coming months we should see much discussion about the ongoing cost of ageing. And it's reasonable to expect further change now that a new federal government is in power. Creating successful and efficient primary healthcare businesses requires skills and expertise that do not necessarily come with a university degree. We at Westpac, as industry professionals, aim to provide the knowledge, skills and network that are needed to support the business elements of a successful healthcare business. As such, our Westpac Healthcare bankers are now engaged in a Continuous Professional Development program. This ensures that when you are talking to one of our specialist bankers, you are talking to someone who genuinely understands your profession, business and industry, as well as your needs and the needs of your community. We have assisted the progress of many professionals within the healthcare industry. We can work with you to develop solutions and support for your business, and discuss risk and wealth issues that your business faces every day and into the future. We at Westpac Healthcare remain excited about our future and working with you and your business. Craig Anderson National Head of Healthcare Westpac Retail and Business Banking Healthcare • Issue 3 1