The Tasmanian Government is delivering more bulk-billed GP services in communities that need them with another TassieDoc provider announced.
Ochre Health has been selected to deliver 20,000 additional bulk-billed health appointments per year across four general practices on Tasmania's West Coast.
This follows a comprehensive expression of interest process and assessment by an expert panel against established criteria, including clinical capability, service sustainability and demonstrated community need.
As a TassieDoc provider, Ochre Health will expand its operating hours at practices in Queenstown, Strahan, Rosebery and Zeehan and establish an innovative patient transportation system to assist local communities in getting to appointments.
Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Bridget Archer, said our Liberal Government is delivering on its election commitment to invest in more timely, affordable primary care in areas of identified need.
"Although primary healthcare is an Australian Government responsibility, the Tasmanian Government is providing targeted support to deliver timely, affordable care for Tasmanians in their local communities," Minister Archer said.
"This will ensure Tasmanians on the West Coast have great access to affordable healthcare, so they can get the right care, at the right place at the right time.
"Our investment will also deliver increased GP clinic operating hours at Ochre Health, including new weekend openings, expand telehealth coverage 24/7, and extend nursing services.
"In addition, we know there are access challenges specific to the West Coast region due to its dispersed population, which is why we will support Ochre Health to introduce a patient transportation option to help patients get to their appointments."
Further announcements will be made in the coming weeks.
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