Medicare will undergo its biggest overhaul in decades as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the system was “struggling to keep up”.
a proposed"blended" funding model would open primary care delivery to nurses, pharmacists and other allied health professionals who would work together in teams – the biggest change in Medicare history.
Stream the latest health news with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2023 The announcement was welcomed by major healthcare bodies that agreed Medicare reforms were desperately needed.
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