An upcoming report from the recommends changing the current funding model to include care provided by nurses and paramedics. 9News
Medicare is facing its biggest overhaul in 40 years, which could see funding opened to nurses and paramedics.
Health minister Mark Butler said the current system is no longer fit for purpose and flagged changes in the May budget.Health minister Mark Butler said the current system is no longer fit for purpose and flagged changes in the May budget."Patients are facing difficulty finding bulk billing doctors and out of pocket fees are on the rise.
Health Services Union secretary Gerard Hayes said the skills and experience of paramedics and nurses "are grossly under-utilised". "If we do not take this opportunity to expand engagement, we will start to see universal healthcare disappear."
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