Patient enrolment scheme 'underfunded': RACGP
College president Dr Harry Nespolon says it may not be worthwhile for all practices
3rd April 2019
The Federal Government’s plan to pay general practices for registering their elderly patients needs a major funding boost to appropriately compensate all GPs for non-face-to-face work, the RACGP says.
Dr Harry Nespolon. Photo: RACGP
Starting in July next year, practices will be able to claim quarterly lump-sum payments to provide co-ordinated care and telehealth to patients aged 70 and above.
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