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Objective: To propose alternative Medicare Benefits Schedule-based funding models for outpatient psychiatric services in Australia.

Method: Development of alternative funding schedules for a variety of under-serviced populations.

Conclusions: Consideration of alternative systems is necessary to address the restrictive work practices, inequity and poor distribution of the psychiatric workforce.

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Australia Medicare Benefits Schedule psychiatric services workforce

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Is Real Reform of the Medicare Benefits Schedule for Psychiatrists in Australia Economically,Socially or Professionally Desirable?

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