Finance Minister Mathias Cormann already has announced $113 million in health savings over five years as part of the coalition's Smaller Government efficiencies.
However, Tuesday's budget also includes savings of $962.8 over five years, as part of a government push to streamline and rationalise funding for health programs.
The savings include the scrapping of Labor's GP Super Clinics, changes to preventative health programs, and redesign of a rural relocation scheme for dentists.
HEALTH EFFICIENCIES IN THE FEDERAL BUDGET
* Savings of $962.8 million over five years through efficiencies.
* Includes scrapped GP Super Clinics and changes to a rural relocation scheme for dentists.
* Does not include a further $113.1 million over five years as part of Smaller Government initiative.
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