People in many rural and remote communities can be assured of easier, cost-efficient and timely access to medical specialist services following yesterday’s announcement that funding for vital telehealth services would continue. In her announcement of continued support for expanded telehealth services, Minister for Health, Tanya Plibersek, nominated the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) as the only national program manager.
ACRRM President, Professor Richard Murray, who attended the announcement in Canberra, said the College has taken a lead role in developing, proving and rolling out telehealth services.