In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks about why bulk billed Telehealth is unsustainable and will do harm to psychology practices in Australia.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Government expanded it’s Medicare-subsidised telehealth services to general practitioners and other health practitioners.
Their 29 March 2020 media release states:
“We are making telehealth a key weapon in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Expanding the consultation services available by telehealth is the next critical stage in the Government’s response to COVID-19.”
This seems to be a great announcement from the government, but it is unsustainable for psychology practices in Australia.
Episode links at https://neshnikolic.com/podcast/nesh-nikolic-telehealth
