Health Services Act 2016

The Department CEO may, on behalf of the State, enter into a written contract with a non‑government entity for the provision of health services —

to the entity by the State; or

by the entity to the State.

The Department CEO may provide health services, other services or facilities for any or all of the following purposes —

to support the WA health system;

to support a health service provider;

to enable the co‑ordinated provision of health services involving more than one health service provider or on a State‑wide basis.

The Department CEO may determine the charges, if any, payable for any service or facilities provided by the Department CEO under subsection (2).

The Department CEO may arrange for a health service provider to use the services of any officer or employee (including by way of secondment to the health service provider) —

in the Public Sector; or

in a State agency or instrumentality; or

otherwise in the service of the State.

The Department CEO may arrange for a health service provider to make use of the facilities of a department of the Public Service or a State agency or instrumentality.

An arrangement under subsection (4) or (5) must be made on terms agreed to by the Department CEO, the relevant health service provider and the party providing the services or facilities.

Nothing in this section limits the Department CEO’s other powers under this or any other written law.