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SUPPLIES SECURED OF LATEST MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE AS RECOMMENDED BY HALTON REVIEW

February 28, 2023

The Albanese Government has secured an additional 3 million doses of the latest Moderna Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine to ensure an adequate portfolio of vaccines.

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IMPROVING ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE IN QUEENSLAND

February 24, 2023

The Australian and Queensland Government are working together to improve access to primary care for Queenslanders and reduce pressure on hospital emergency departments.

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REVIEW OF NATIONAL HOSPITAL FUNDING AGREEMENT

February 24, 2023

The five-year agreement on public hospital funding between the Australian Government and all states and territories is being independently reviewed as agreed and commissioned by all Australian Health Ministers.

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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO OPEN MEDICARE URGENT CARE CLINICS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA

February 22, 2023

An Expression of Interest (EOI) will open on 24 February 2023 in South Australia to establish five Medicare Urgent Care Clinics (Medicare UCCs).

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ENHANCING TEAM BASED PRIMARY CARE WITH NURSE PRACTITIONERS IN WA

February 20, 2023

The Australian and Western Australian Governments are working together to make it easier for people to receive high quality primary care from nurse practitioners across the state.

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1.6 MILLION CHEAPER MEDICINES IN JANUARY

February 19, 2023

New analysis by the Department of Health and Aged Care shows that more than 1.6 million prescriptions for medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) were cheaper in January, after the maximum co-payment was reduced from $42.50 to $30.

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