US EditionAustralia government touts free healthcare hotline as general election nears
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiled a new national round-the-clock health advice line Sunday.
- This service addresses the current patchy telehealth coverage and lack of weekend GP availability.
- The new line will offer free advice from registered nurses and connect patients needing urgent care to a GP.
- The service, named 1800 MEDICARE, carries a cost of A$204.5 million over the forward estimates.
- This initiative aims to strengthen the healthcare system and reduce unnecessary hospital emergency department visits if Labor wins the election.
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Federal election campaigns enter final week
The federal election campaign has entered its final week. Labor looking to build its momentum, with a pledge to expand free access to telehealth GP consultations. Meanwhile, the Coalition is eager to show critics it’s not out for the count.
Labor pledges $204m for new 1800-MEDICARE scheme
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a $204 million pledge to introduce around-the-clock healthcare.Speaking during a campaign rally in Sydney with under a week to go before Australians hit the polls on May 3, the PM delivered his latest Medicare investment.Labor's Medicare promise will include a 24/7 health advice line and access to after-hours doctors via telehealth for free under a rebranded 1800-MEDICARE program.READ MORE: Behind A…
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