Telehealth companies propose setting code of practice and principles

Australia’s largest medicinal cannabis company, Montu, convenes new working group to set principles for telehealth sector, appointing a well-known former health minister as its chair. BY PENNY TIMMS. Australia’s largest medicinal cannabis company, Montu has recruited former federal health minister Greg Hunt to lead a working group to develop a telehealth code of practice.

It has established the Telehealth Sector Working Group to lobby for change and develop a sector-wide code and core governance principles for the rapidly expanding telehealth industry, which includes consultations between a doctor and patient that are conducted via phone, video call or via a digital online portal.

Mr Hunt, who was well-regarded during his tenure as health minister has been appointed its independent chairman. While his experience in government will certainly be of use to the group, so too will any sway and the many relationships he formed in that time. To read the full article, click here: 

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