National AHPMC Initiative The After Hours Primary Medical Care (AHPMC) Section, Primary Care Division, Department of Health and Ageing, is working on the development of a national policy framework for the provision of AHPMC and identification of accessible and affordable after hours services. The After Hours Primary Medical Care Program was introduced as a component of new funding announced in the 2001-02 Federal Budget for $43 million over four years. The purpose of the Program is to improve access to quality after hours primary medical care and progress systemic reform by trialing key interventions. Department of Health & Ageing - After Hours Primary Medical Care (AHPMC) Program: http://www.health.gov.au/pcd/programs/ahpmc/index.htm Elements of the national program are:
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