Australia's Better Access initiative: A survey of provider and referrer views.

Key Points

• This research aims to investigate provider and referrer perspectives on the Better Access initiative and its outcomes for consumers.
• Conducted a survey among providers and referrers
• Analyzed perspectives on the initiative's effectiveness
• Identified strategies for improving referral and review processes
• Providers and referrers agree that Better Access achieves positive outcomes for consumers
• Need for addressing workforce capacity and affordability issues
• Recommendations for streamlining referral processes emerged from responses