Patient assisted travel schemes

National Rural Health Alliance

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Patient assisted travel schemes

13 Jul 2023

National Rural Health Alliance

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National Rural Health Alliance

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Patient assisted travel schemes (PATS) are an important element of providing equitable access to essential health services for people in rural, regional and remote Australia.

This fact sheet outlines some basic information about PATS.

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National Rural Health Alliance 2023

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21 Jul 2023

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