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Ongoing telehealth – Strengthening primary care

From 1 January 2022, telehealth services introduced in response to COVID-19 will be ongoing. Eligible patients all around Australia will continue to have access to GP, nursing, midwifery and allied health services via telehealth where the health professional deems it clinically appropriate.

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Ongoing telehealth – Strengthening primary care

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