THE Federal Government has appointed Prof Jenny May (pictured) as the new National Rural Health Commissioner.
The govt acknowledged outgoing commissioner Prof Ruth Stewart for her dedication to healthcare equity.
May has been a long-term ally of the National Rural Health Alliance, serving as its Chair from 2008 to 2011, a Board member from 2017 to 2018, and representing the Rural Doctors Association of Australia in the Alliance Council since 2002.
She will commence as the commissioner on 02 Sep for a two year tenure.
An acting National Rural Health Commissioner will be appointed for the period between Jul and Sep.
Pharmacist and Assistant Minister for Mental Health Emma McBride said, "our bulk billing incentives have seen its rate increase by 3.4% nationally since last Nov, with some of the greatest gains in rural and regional areas".
"I look forward to working with Prof May to improve healthcare for all, especially those living in the bush."
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