Australian PM Unveils New ‘Patient ID’ System as Part of Medicare Overhaul

Medicare cards are seen in Melbourne, Australia, on July 10, 2017. Michael Dodge/Getty Images

A new patient enrolment system designed to help both the government and doctors better understand why people go to emergency departments has been unveiled by the Albanese government.

This follows a report by the Australian Medical Association (AMA), which found emergency wait times were at record levels in almost 30 years.