A Medicare review initiated by the federal government has been criticised for not providing tangible recommendations to address immediate problems in Australia's health care system.
The task force made up of medical experts and patient advocates looked at how best to spend the $250 million-a-year fund to strengthen Medicare and possible measures to improve healthcare affordability, support people with chronic health conditions and take pressure off hospitals.
Recommendations included improving access and affordability of general practice care and reforms to use the health workforce better and improve the My Health Record system.
