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Bligh positive about Rudd's health overhaul

The Queensland Premier says the state will be able to sign up to the Federal Government's planned health overhaul if more details are worked out.

Anna Bligh met the Prime Minister Kevin Rudd this morning to discuss health funding and administration before the next meeting of the Council of Australian Governments.

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