Supporting best clinical practice by expanding access to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and other medical services

This Budget provides $104 million over four years to make amendments to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) to expand access to important MRI services, as current restrictions result in some patients finding it hard to access the most appropriate diagnostic services.

The Government will also provide $23 million over five years to amend the MBS to improve access to other medical services for all Australians. These additions to the schedule will provide access for patients to: Computed Tomography of the Coronary Arteries, new tests for HIV patients, and Endovenous Laser Therapy for the treatment of varicose veins.