Australian healthcare providers have been slow to adopt remote healthcare technologies due to cost and funding model limitations, according to the Australian Productivity Commission’s report. It noted a lack of dedicated reimbursement pathways and limited subsidies, which could disincentivize patient and practitioner uptake. The Commission recommends tailored funding to incentivize adoption and use, involving a mix of funding models for different patient cohorts and care contexts.
$14M more for EMR implementation in Victoria and more briefs
Victoria’s government is investing A$21.4 million to replace paper-based medical records with electronic systems in four health services, including The Royal Eye and Ear Hospital
