In the media
Paid pandemic leave on the table
Rising numbers of positive COVID-19 cases in Victoria
could see the Fair Work Commission reconsider its decision to
reject calls for paid pandemic leave to be added into health awards
(24 July 2020).
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National report card examines COVID-19 and other health
issues in Australia
Life expectancy, chronic conditions, social determinants
of health and the COVID-19 pandemic are some of the issues under
the spotlight in the latest two-yearly report card on the health of
Australians, Australia's Health 2020 (23 July 2020).
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Telehealth: Latest changes may exclude some patients in
need
As of Monday 20 July, eligibility for Medicare benefits
for the temporary Medicare Benefits Schedule coronavirus disease
2019 (COVID-19) telehealth (video) services and phone services will
be contingent on a patient having an existing and continuing
relationship with the GP who provides the service (20 July 2020).
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Telehealth roll-backs are short-sighted and
dangerous
On Monday, the criteria for MBS support of telehealth
during this pandemic was wound back so that patients can only
access telehealth services under the scheme if they are a regular
patient of a GP or practice and have been an active patient within
the last 12 months (20 July 2020).
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Lorna Jane fined almost $40,000 for alleged advertising
breaches in relation to COVID-19 and "anti-virus
activewear"
The TGA has issued three infringement notices to Brisbane
clothing company Lorna Jane Pty Ltd (17 July 2020).
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Published – articles, papers, reports
Providing telehealth in general practice during COVID-19
and beyond
Chris Bollen, Rebecca Haddock, Deeble Institute
Perspectives Brief: 20 July 2020.
COVID-19 has created opportunities to change the Australian health
care system for the better.
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