Strengthening Medicare Taskforce Report Released

The Strengthening Medicare Taskforce recently released its final Report, with recommendations for reforms to the funding and delivery of primary care. The taskforce was convened in July 2022, to provide recommendations to government on:

• improving patient access to general practice, including after hours;
• improving patient access to GP-led multidisciplinary team care, including nursing and allied health;
• making primary care more affordable for patients;
• improving prevention and management of ongoing and chronic conditions; and
• reducing pressure on hospitals.

Its work is backed by the government’s $750 million Strengthening Medicare Fund.