Dr Robert Gordon
Robert is a Principal in HealthConsult’s Financial & Economic Analysis practice. With over 35 years of experience in the health, aged care, and community sector, Robert brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role at HealthConsult. His background as an Associate Professor and Director of the Australian Health Services Research Institute underscores his deep understanding of the healthcare landscape.
Robert’s superpower
What sets Robert apart is his expertise in designing and conducting large-scale studies that shape national policy. His work on the Residential Aged Care Utilisation Study (RUCS) exemplifies this skill, leading to the development of the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) – a system that's revolutionizing how aged care services are classified and funded in Australia.
Robert excels in the art of evaluation, assessing new healthcare interventions and models of care with a keen eye for what works and why. He doesn't just collect data; he interprets it in ways that guide decision-makers towards more effective policies and programs. His evaluations have led to meaningful changes across the health and aged care sectors, improving service delivery and patient outcomes.
How he got here
- Led the development of alternative arrangements for residential aged care staffing responsibilities (2023)
- Spearheaded the Development of the National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines (2023)
- Developed Version 1 of the AN-ACC funding model for community transport (2023)
- Evaluated the Calvary Residential Aged Care 'Model of Care' Pilot (2023)
- Led the development of a national classification and funding model for residential aged care (AN-ACC) (2019)
- Developed the AN-ACC Assessor Training Manual (2019)
- Led the Resource Utilisation and Classification Study (RUCS) for aged care (2018).