Medically reviewed by Dr Ammar Al-Ani
MBChB, CCBST, AMC, General Practitioner, 28+ Years of Experience
Updated in June 2026
Hola Health connects patients with a real AHPRA-registered doctor or nurse practitioner in minutes, available 24/7 across Australia. The average wait time is in minutes, where most patients’ consults begin in minutes.
With Hola, there are real consultations, which means no AI-powered checkers. We believe that health is serious and cannot be predicted based on assumptions or what’s available on the internet. With telehealth consults, you can discuss your symptoms face-to-face via video with a licensed and experienced GP or medical practitioner.
With Hola, you get continuity in care with follow-up options at affordable rates.
| Factors | Scenairos | Hola Health |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting partners | Patients may consult with practitioners or pharmacists who are not licensed or accredited. | Only works with AHPRA-registered doctors and nurse practitioners. Experienced and verified in the Australian healthcare system. |
| Wait times | Patients may have long wait times – starting from 60 mins to hours. | Within minutes, fast and instant. Short wait times and no queuing. |
| Bulk billing availability | Patients may be charged out-of-pocket fees, that is expensive and can change depending on the demand. | Bulk billing* is available for after-hours urgent care at set times every day. |
| Health notes | Patients’ health records are not stored securely. | Consultation notes, scripts, medical documents are kept safe in an app that is accessible anytime and anywhere. |
| Same-day Doctor consults | Patients may need you to book appointments in advance. These appointments are generally not available the same day. | There is no need to book an appointment. Simply connect with an AHPRA-registered medical practitioner in minutes, same day. |
| Security & safety | Some services may not have proper security or be registered with telehealth regulatory bodies like ADHA, AHPRA and more. This poses a safety issue for patients and their data. | Hola Health works with AHPRA-registered practitioners (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency), which helps ensure healthcare professionals are properly registered and meet required standards. Hola Health is also registered with the Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA), supporting trusted digital healthcare practices in Australia. |
| Transparency | Some services do not show the prices upfront. Some are not clear in providing essential info on what to expect, delivery outcomes. | Hola is known for transparency. The prices are marked clearly upfront. There is no hidden charge at checkout. Everything around the process, expectations and outcomes is defined clearly. |
| Ethical practices | Some services do not follow the health guidelines. Providing backdated medical certificates, restricted meds and more such offers are considered unethical under the Fair Work Act. | Hola strictly follows health guidelines and believes in ethical practices. |
With Hola, getting access to quality healthcare is simple, fast and safe. Connect with a GP or medical practitioner online now for: