Footing the bill: the introduction of Medicare Benefits Schedule rebates for podiatry services in Australia
<p>Abstract</p> <p>The introduction of Medicare Benefits Schedule items for allied health professionals in 2004 was a pivotal event in the public funding of non-medical primary care services. This commentary seeks to provide supplementary discussion of the article by Menz (Utilisat...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Foot and Ankle Research |
| Online Access: | http://www.jfootankleres.com/content/2/1/36 |
| Summary: | <p>Abstract</p> <p>The introduction of Medicare Benefits Schedule items for allied health professionals in 2004 was a pivotal event in the public funding of non-medical primary care services. This commentary seeks to provide supplementary discussion of the article by Menz (Utilisation of podiatry services in Australia under the Medicare Enhanced Primary Care program, 2004-2008 <it>Journal of Foot and Ankle Research </it>2009, <b>2:</b>30), by placing these findings within the context of the podiatry profession, clinical decision making and the broader health workforce and government policy.</p> |
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| ISSN: | 1757-1146 |