The extension is part of a $2 billion top up to keep COVID-19 health measures going during the pandemic.
The Federal Government will extend subsidised telehealth sessions for an extra six months, as part of a $2 billion top up to keep COVID-19 health measures going during the pandemic.More than $600 million was initially set aside for it by the Government in March
The additional funding will ensure Medicare-subsidised telehealth for general practitioners, nursing, midwifery, allied health and allied mental health services will continue until 31 March 2021.
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