Optimising Medicare Urgent Care Clinics for Better Access

This presentation outlines the Medicare Urgent Care Clinics Programme, addressing its scope, funding allocation with $640 million invested, and benefits such as increased accessibility through bulk-billed services. It identifies challenges like operational costs and gaps in patient care, highlighting inefficiencies in alleviating emergency department pressures. Proposed solutions include integrating clinics with GP records, evaluating impact through data, and focusing on underserved areas....