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Telehealth

Public Accounts Committee (1986 - 2001)· 30 April 1998general_report

This 1998 WA Public Accounts Committee discussion paper examines the potential of telehealth to improve healthcare access, efficiency, and accountability, particularly in rural and remote areas. It explores the use of technology to deliver various health services and information, aiming to address disparities in healthcare access between metropolitan and country areas. The paper also touches on the potential for electronic commerce to improve supply chain efficiency within the health sector.

Impact

Rural and remote communities, health professionals, hospital managers, and the WA public sector health industry will be affected. Improved access to healthcare for those in remote areas and potential cost savings for the health sector are anticipated.

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