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. 2016 Aug;46(8):977-81.
doi: 10.1111/imj.13150.

Evolving telehealth reimbursement in Australia

S-E Bursell  1 , S Zang  1 , A C Keech  1 , A J Jenkins  1
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Evolving telehealth reimbursement in Australia

S-E Bursell et al. Intern Med J. 2016 Aug.

Abstract

Video-based consultation is the only telehealth service reimbursed by the Medicare Benefits Schedule in Australia, but the uptake of telehealth is still low and inconsistent. There is a clear need for the development of appropriate medical evidence to support implementation of telehealth services. With the ubiquitous use of mobile phones, mobile health becomes important in facilitating health services and impacting clinical outcomes anywhere.

Keywords: health insurance reimbursement; mobile health; national health insurance; remote consultation; telehealth.

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