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The AMA’s plan to Modernise Medicare campaign delivered $6.5 billion for Australians.
Medicare has become the bedrock of our health system.
But a lot has changed since the 1980s when it was introduced...
Technology has advanced – new treatments, personalised medicine, hospital-in-the-home care, telehealth and remote monitoring now all exist.
Our healthcare needs have also changed. We’re an older society, with more chronic disease and more complex healthcare requirements.
GPs are at the heart of our healthcare system.
They care for us over time, and coordinate our care with nurses, pharmacists and allied health.
They can carry out care in our homes, remotely care for using technology and telehealth, and treat us after hours.
But they can only practice modern medicine, with a modern Medicare.
The AMA called on government to invest in Medicare so it can give you more time, more care, and more health..
More time
$98.2 million for a new consultation item for consultations lasting 1 hour or longer
$5.9 million over 5 years for telephone consultations for MyMedicare enrolled patients
More care
$3.5 billion over 5 years to increase the bulk-billing incentives
An increase to the indexation of the patient Medicare rebate
$112 million over four years from 2023–2024 to introduce support GPs deliver care in residential aged care facilities
$445.1 million over 5 years from 2022–2023 to enable general practices to employ other healthcare professionals through the Workforce Incentive Program
More health
Establishment of voluntary patient enrolment (MyMedicare)
$98.9 million over 4 years from 2023–24 to connect frequent hospital users to a general practice for comprehensive care and reduce hospital readmissions
$98.9 million over 4 years from 2023–24 to connect frequent hospital users to a general practice for comprehensive care and reduce hospital readmissions
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