Dear Members,
We’re excited to share that the NTREAP (Natural Therapies Review Expert Advisory Panel) recommendation letter to Health Minister Mark Butler has now been officially uploaded to the Department of Health website.
Read the full report here:
https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/natural-therapies-review-2024-report?language=en
This is a significant step forward in our ongoing campaign to have natural therapies reinstated for private health insurance rebates. While the outcomes are very positive for some modalities, others may face more challenges ahead – and ATMS remains committed to advocating for all of our members throughout this process.
Importantly, this article in Australian Doctor (for paid subscribers) implies that a government announcement could be imminent:
After 8 long years of persistence, we are closer than ever to achieving recognition for the vital role natural medicine plays in preventive and holistic health care.
Let’s stay hopeful; we could soon be celebrating a major win for many natural medicine practitioners!
Warm regards,
Annie Gibbins
Chief Executive Officer
Australian Traditional Medicine Society
