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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.
16 May 202612 min read
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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.
30 Apr 202613 min read