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Rural and Remote Health Access in Australia: The Policy Gap That's Costing Lives
Rural Australians die on average two years younger than their city counterparts. A policy analysis of the GP workforce crisis, specialist access deserts, the MBS telehealth permanency debate, RFDS funding constraints, and the concrete reforms needed to close the gap.
Telehealth Permanency in Australia: The Case for Making COVID-Era Reforms Last
Australia's COVID-era telehealth expansion delivered measurable access gains for rural patients, mental health consumers, and specialist-deprived communities. A policy analysis of what has been made permanent, what remains under review, and why the evidence strongly supports a fully permanent tiered telehealth model.
Australia's Bulk Billing Crisis: Why Medicare Is Failing and What Needs to Change
Bulk billing rates for GP visits fell from roughly 88% in 2022 to 76% in 2024. A policy analysis of rebate indexation failures, the GP workforce crisis, out-of-pocket cost inequity, and the specific reforms needed to restore universal access to primary care.