Physiotherapy telerehabilitation activity and cost as part of the Australian Government Medicare Benefits Scheme (MBS)

Although the delivery of MBS-funded telerehabilitation physiotherapy services was initiated during the pandemic, its overall uptake was minimal and accounted for less than 2% of total MBS-eligible consultations during 2020-2024.

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Australian Journal of Primary Health
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2025-12-12
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https://doi.org/10.1071/py25188
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Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
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Physiotherapy telerehabilitation activity and cost as part of the Australian Government Medicare Benefits Scheme (MBS)

Trevor Russell, Megan Heather Ross, Centaine L. Snoswell
Australian Journal of Primary Health
Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
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Physiotherapy telerehabilitation activity and cost as part of the Australian Government Medicare Benefits Scheme (MBS)

Trevor Russell, Megan Heather Ross, Centaine L. Snoswell
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Abstract

Although the delivery of MBS-funded telerehabilitation physiotherapy services was initiated during the pandemic, its overall uptake was minimal and accounted for less than 2% of total MBS-eligible consultations during 2020-2024.

Australian Journal of Primary HealthVol. 32(1)
Queensland Health (AU), The University of Queensland (AU)
Openalex Percentile: Top 49%
Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
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