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Federal government to extend telehealth services until end of 2021 after service boomed during COVID pandemic
Millions of Australians will be able to continue talking to their doctor virtually, with the federal government set to extend financial support for telehealth services until December 31.
Key points:
- More than 54 million telehealth services were completed between March 13, 2020 and March 31, 2021
- Health Minister Greg Hunt said the extension is a recognition that telehealth played an important role over the past year
- With funding due to have ended on June 30, many health specialists had called for the plan to be extended
It means anyone seeking support from their GP, allied health provider or specialist will be able to do so via the phone or video conference.
This includes mental health and midwife appointments, as well as nurse practitioner…
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