‘Cruel’ algorithm-based aged care funding tool could have human override reinstated after Senate passes bill

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Tool used to determine level of home support funding has frequently under-assessed people and left them without adequate care Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Senate has passed legislation to return human oversight to an aged care algorithm described by elderly Australians and their carers as “cruel” and “inhumane”, with the government conceding some decisions made by the tool need review. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.

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