Healthcare IT News August 19, 2025
It limits access to care for over half a million homebound Australians for whom telehealth has been proven effective, researchers say.
A new study led by Flinders University researchers has found that Medicare restrictions are preventing many homebound Australians from accessing telehealth services.
Their findings underscored the model of care’s effectiveness, but current funding rules risk leaving this vulnerable population behind.
The study, published in Health & Social Care in the Community, investigated whether telehealth can effectively meet the care needs of homebound individuals in Australia across different life stages.
WHY IT MATTERS
Based on their global systematic review and meta-analysis, the researchers found that telehealth significantly reduces healthcare utilisation, enhances health-related quality of life, and positively impacts overall...
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