Journal Club discusses Medicare fairness

‘How fair is Medicare?’ will be the item for discussion at the next Journal Club, scheduled for Wednesday 13 March.

All education, clinical, research staff and students are invited to join the discussion on the article ‘How fair is Medicare? The income-related distribution of Medicare benefits with special focus on chronic care items.’

Participants can be assured of a lively discussion on this integral aspect of the Australian health system, particularly primary health care. The article investigates the income-related distribution of Medicare benefits for chronic disease management items.

Facilitator is Deb Russell and it will run from 12 noon to 1pm on Wednesday 13 March.

It is in the Meeting Room 3 (Level 2), School of Rural Health, 26 Mercy St Bendigo or by videoconference (IP 130.194.213.113) or teleconference (9903 5988) from other sites.

Please inform Rachel Tham if you are able to attend.

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