A new patient enrolment system designed to help both the government and doctors better understand why people go to emergency departments has been unveiled by the Albanese government.
This follows a report by the Australian Medical Association (AMA), which found emergency wait times were at record levels in almost 30 years.
The new “My Medicare patient ID” system is among a suite of measures the Albanese government has introduced as part of the $2.2 billion package to overhaul Medicare.
Speaking at the national cabinet meeting with state and territory ministers in Brisbane, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said “commitment to health” was the national cabinet’s priority….