The role of allied health in the management of complex conditions in a comprehensive primary care setting

Primary care delivery of multidisciplinary teamwork is the cornerstone of many health systems. Recent advances in primary health care policy have allowed limited Medicare funding of allied health professionals (AHPs). AHPs have well documented roles in the management of many chronic conditions. Access to their services within the community is more limited because community AHPs are largely in private practice. Without funding support, the cost of attending AHPs is borne by the person with the condition.