Better broadband needed in the bush

The AMA has warned that health services in rural, regional and remote Australia could fall even further behind city services, without urgent government action to ensure all Australians have access to affordable and reliable high-speed broadband.

The AMA today released its Position Statement on Better Access to High Speed Broadband for Rural and Remote Health Care, which calls on the government to improve internet access across the nation.

AMA Vice President Dr Tony Bartone said that rapid improvements in technology have the potential to deliver better health outcomes at lower cost…