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<p>Telehealth can expand healthcare access, yet equity remains inconsistently addressed in Australian policy. Reviewing 15 policies (2019–2024) with the 6 A framework revealed a strong focus on rural access but limited strategies for affordability, digital inclusion, and culturally safe care. Equity monitoring was weak. Addressing financial barriers, digital literacy, and the needs of people who are underserved by healthcare services is essential to ensure telehealth reduces, rather than reinforces, health disparities.</p>

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Evaluating health equity in Australian telehealth policies: a policy review

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年3月17日

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  • Siyu Wang,
  • Anagha Killedar,
  • Sarah Norris,
  • Andrew Wilson

摘要

Telehealth can expand healthcare access, yet equity remains inconsistently addressed in Australian policy. Reviewing 15 policies (2019–2024) with the 6 A framework revealed a strong focus on rural access but limited strategies for affordability, digital inclusion, and culturally safe care. Equity monitoring was weak. Addressing financial barriers, digital literacy, and the needs of people who are underserved by healthcare services is essential to ensure telehealth reduces, rather than reinforces, health disparities.