Table 3 Eligibility criteria for VIP GPs

1. Possession of an urban Medicare provider number

2. Be vocationally Registered and have current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

3. Be eligible for a Medicare provider number with the practice

4. Have experience with complex chronic disease management in the primary care setting

5. Have excellent working knowledge of Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS)

6. Be able to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, as well as autonomously

7. Have well-developed organisational and time management skills

8. Be skilled in the use of various telehealth technologies

9. Have excellent communication skills, in particular the ability to communicate safely and effectively via technology with persons from diverse backgrounds

10. Have excellent knowledge, understanding and sensitivity towards the social, economic, and cultural factors influencing health in rural and remote communities, including among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

11. Have worked at the practice for at least one week, or willing to travel to practice and deliver care on-site for one week prior to providing care virtually

12. Be able to commit to the Program for an extended period (≥ 18 months) to promote continuity of care.