Published: September 23, 2021
Rural communities’ lack of access to health services and staffing shortages drive a $4bn deficit in spending
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The National Rural Health Alliance estimates the federal government is saving $4bn in rural areas through Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme because of staffing shortages and lack of access to health services.
The alliance has called on the federal government to transfer the funds to establish a new model of healthcare for rural communities.
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