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Concerns Medicare changes obstruct rural patients' care

Filed: Feb 25, 2026 at 8:04 PM ET
Summary: Changes to Medicare restrict access to mental health services for rural patients, requiring face-to-face GP visits first.
WHO: Rural patients and psychologists
WHAT: Changes to Medicare affecting mental health care access
WHEN: Feb 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Victoria
WHY: To emphasize continuity of care and support those in need
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