Australia to restore video telehealth subsidy for rural mental health

The Australian government is restoring its subsidy for bulk-billed video telehealth psychiatry consultations through a A$47.7 million ($30 million) investment in the October budget.

Starting this November, people living in rural and regional areas and other eligible patients can once again access free video consultations for mental health. 

This comes as the latest funding will restore 50% fee loading to bulk billed Medicare Benefits…