Continuity of care and patient-first principles behind government changes to MBS Telehealth
The Australia Federal Government has announced further changes to MBS (Medicare Benefits Schedule) subsidised telehealth to focus on continuity of primary care. Earlier this year, MBS subsidised telehealth consultations were rolled out rapidly across the country as a response to the unfolding pandemic. The COVID-19 Telehealth implementation has been largely successful in ensuring access to …