The Australian Government is investing $800.3 million to improve the health of Australians in regional, rural, and remote areas, ensuring all Australians.
The Hon Mark Coulton MP Minister for Regional Health, Regional Communications and Local Government
The Morrison Government is investing more than $65 million from 1 January 2022 to boost bulk billing rebates and provide more affordable healthcare for patients in regional, rural and remote areas.
A new, progressive incentive schedule will be applied, that increases the value of the Rural Bulk Billing Incentive (RBBI) based on remoteness. This will enhance the financial viability of practices in rural and remote areas as well as reducing the gap paid by patients.
The more remote the area based on the Modified Monash model (MM), the greater the incentive payment they will receive per eligible consultation to recognise the greater challenges and cost pressures.
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Rural Maternal Care in Australia and Establishment of Rural Generalist Training Scheme
Thank you Deputy Prime Minister for your introductory remarks and your unwavering support for growing regional Australia.
I would also like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where we meet, the Ngunnawal People, and pay my respects to elders past, present and emerging.
It’s a pleasure to be with you today – thank you to the Rural Doctors Association of Australia and RANZCOG for inviting me to speak.
In particular, to RDAA’s Dr John Hall and RANZCOG’s Dr Vijay Roach for your advocacy and support of women across the country during pregnancy and birth.