Heart Foundation
Thousands of Australians at risk of a life-threatening heart attack or stroke will be able to see their GP for a Medicare-subsidised Heart Health Check for another two years.
The Heart Foundation has applauded the Federal Government’s decision to extend the temporary MBS items until 2023, but will continue to push for Heart Health Checks to be covered by Medicare permanently.
The leading heart health body also says it will continue to fight for more funding to tackle heart disease – Australia’s single biggest killer.
Heart Foundation Group CEO, Adjunct Professor John Kelly, says Heart Health Checks save lives and money.