The Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH) is recommending the development of a fully funded, national virtual care strategy in its 2022 federal election statement, calling on parties and candidates to support continued investment in the digital enablement of healthcare.

A national virtual care strategy is one of three themes it has outlined its ‘Shifting the dial on Australia’s transition to a digital health future’ statement. The other two cover a commitment to a digitally enabled health workforce, and investment in the infrastructure needed for a 21st century healthcare system.