ACC Minister Matt Doocey says more paramedic and audiometrist treatment will soon be available to treat ACC clients, as part of a set of regulatory changes.
Most paramedic treatment is covered under existing emergency ambulance service contracts, but rural general practices and urgent care clinics sometimes employ paramedics to help ease pressure. This change will ensure those practices are paid for paramedics providing treatment to ACC claimants.
All changes will come into effect on 1 December.
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