500,000 🇦🇺ns may be missing out on our medicines Safety Net because the system is so clunky it still requires forms to be sent by snail mail to Medicare! In 2025, we can do better Our safety nets need to catch people, not add to their life admin burden www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03... - ThreadSky

davidpocock.bsky.social • 4 days ago

500,000 🇦🇺ns may be missing out on our medicines Safety Net because the system is so clunky it still requires forms to be sent by snail mail to Medicare!

In 2025, we can do better

Our safety nets need to catch people, not add to their life admin burden

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-22/patients-missing-out-on-pbs-safety-net-medicine-savings/105067010?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=messages

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jha444.bsky.social•4 days ago

As far as I can tell, all systems are deliberately difficult.

Aged Care is the worst and the elderly don’t stand a chance navigating that on their own

h1ldebil.bsky.social•4 days ago

I remember my chemist telling me. You can go to chemists you shop at and get the records. The safety net will only be reached if you are on multiple medications a month. It is a relief to get it

alanjryan.bsky.social•4 days ago

It should be easy to implement. Every script has your Medicare number on it. I'm sure some info is already shared with the PBS.

wollemi.bsky.social•3 days ago

I agree. We already have a similar system with Medicare. The data is already there. Just needs political will and smart tech to roll it out.

ourspecialsauce.bsky.social•4 days ago

There are bigger issues at play like ending immigration—please work on that.

rugbycology.bsky.social•4 days ago

Mate, with all the information at your disposal online, do you still argue that immigration is this massive problem. Managing migration, yes. Immigration. No.

ourspecialsauce.bsky.social•3 days ago

Whether it’s “immigration” or “managing migration” is semantics—there are too many people moving to Australia from overseas during a housing crisis.

It’s not just me who thinks it’s a massive problem: https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/finance/2024/08/19/alan-kohler-australia-immigration-housing-crisis

rugbycology.bsky.social•3 days ago

Good article with plenty data. Again he stresses management of migration as the issue (construction vs intake). That’s a very different argument than saying immigration = bad. It’s a thin line.

ourspecialsauce.bsky.social•2 days ago

He critiques both quality and quantity of immigration but yeah, I agree he’s not saying we should “end it” like I am. Immigration needs to be cut significantly—more than 50% and most Australians want it reduced. https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/voters-back-migration-cuts-as-dutton-retreats-on-target-20241209-p5kx1i.html

wollemi.bsky.social•3 days ago

Such a sensible reform. It requires automated data collection that should be really straightforward in 2025. Support roll out of tech to pharmacies. #healthcare

serendipidude.bsky.social•4 days ago

Local chemist in Mudgeeraba who had anti-double dispensing signs everywhere, frequently makes the "mistake" of single dispensing.
When challenged, staff immediately deny script is double without checking anything.
The repeats are changed to NOT say x2 in the title. Only underlying script says it.

serendipidude.bsky.social•4 days ago

Anti double dispensing chemist deliberately changes title of e-scripts to mislead customers into allowing single dispensing.

cliffboz.bsky.social•4 days ago

This scheme is by no means new.
Now the ABCoalition notices?
Wonder why a few weeks away from an election with many not giving a shit what "Dutton says..." daily on the ABC.

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