Health sector welcomes the broad vision of taskforce report, but worries it’s short on details, a timeline and money
The government has previously committed $750m to implementing the report’s recommendations – but we don’t know yet where that money will go or what it will do to reduce costs and barriers to seeking care.
“We’ve outlined that they’re going to be rolling out through the course of 2023 … The funding was only available from the 1 July on our commitment,” he said. But the AMA says that $750m commitment, while “a very good starting point”, is nowhere enough to wind back barriers to care.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Report boosts case for Medicare overhaul, shift beyond GPsA new report boosts the case for a Medicare overhaul under which pharmacists and nurses will take on tasks traditionally the domain of doctors.
Read more »
Medicare is being disrupted and doctors are under attackThe turf war between medical and allied health professions is a symptom of Australia’s public health system having been dreamt up in very different times, writes Tanveer Ahmed.
Read more »
National cabinet receives Medicare report but doesn't reach funding agreementNational cabinet has delayed taking any decisions about funding Australia's healthcare sector, opting to wait until later in the year to decide how the federal government, states and territories will address the strained sector.
Read more »
The Medicare report recommends ‘better access for urgent care’Health and Aged Care Minister Mark Butler says the Medicare report recommends “better access for urgent care”. “It recommends the ability for GPs to be able to bill for longer consults, particularly reflecting the more complex chronic nature of so many presentations from their patients,” Mr Butler said. “Longer consult is a clear recommendation of this report.”
Read more »
No immediate cuts to GP gap fees planned as new Medicare report lacks specificsMark Butler admits healthcare cannot be ‘fixed in one budget’ while AMA calls for urgent increases for doctors
Read more »
GP rebates, incentives on agenda for Medicare reformThe government will spend at least $750 million in the May budget to try and rescue the crumbling public hospital system.
Read more »