The Federal Government has laid out a $132 billion health agenda for the coming year – if it regains power at the next election – and while there were no major wins for eye health, changes to the PBS safety net and small business incentives are expected to trickle down to the ophthalmic sector.
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Beovu AMD therapy now listed on the PBS
Almost 13,000 Australians could save thousands annually with the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listing of Beovu (brolucizumab) for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) from this month, the Federal Government says.
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Telehealth Medicare expansion to cover allied health
Telehealth Medicare items will be expanded to encompass allied health professionals, such as optometrists, by Monday as the Federal Government works to maintain access to healthcare amid the COVID-19 crisis.
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