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Up, up and away: The growth of after-hours MBS claims
Citation
de Graaff, B and Nelson, M and Neil, A, Up, up and away: The growth of after-hours MBS claims, Australian Family Physician, 46, (6) pp. 407-411. ISSN 0300-8495 (2017) [Refereed Article]
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Official URL: http://www.racgp.org.au/afp/2017/june/up,-up-and-a...
Abstract
Methods: Retrospective analysis of MBS claims data for general practitioner (GP) after-hours items from 2010–11 to 2015–16 was conducted. The Tasmanian experience is presented as a case study.
Results: The number of claims was greatest for MBS item number 597 (urgent, sociable after-hours consultations), increasing by 170% over the study period. For jurisdictions with dates identified for the introduction of AHMDSs, dramatic growth in per capita claims were observed: 1270% for the Australian Capital Territory, 485% for Tasmania and 150% for the Northern Territory. For Tasmania, no decrease in emergency department presentations was observed.
Discussion: Rapid increases in after-hours claims for MBS item number 597 have coincided with the introduction of AHMDSs in three jurisdictions. The impact on patient outcomes and equitable resource distribution requires attention.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | Medicare, after-hours, value in health |
Research Division: | Economics |
Research Group: | Applied economics |
Research Field: | Health economics |
Objective Division: | Expanding Knowledge |
Objective Group: | Expanding knowledge |
Objective Field: | Expanding knowledge in the health sciences |
UTAS Author: | de Graaff, B (Dr Barbara de Graaff) |
UTAS Author: | Nelson, M (Professor Mark Nelson) |
UTAS Author: | Neil, A (Associate Professor Amanda Neil) |
ID Code: | 117148 |
Year Published: | 2017 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 6 |
Deposited By: | Menzies Institute for Medical Research |
Deposited On: | 2017-06-01 |
Last Modified: | 2018-06-04 |
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