However, where and how the service will be implemented remains undetermined.

On Monday Ms Archer and federal Health Minister Greg Hunt hosted a health forum with regional GPs, allied health professionals, and Launceston General Hospital representatives.

With the aim of looking "beyond the emergency department", Ms Archer said the forum addressed a number issues including access to bulk billing, GP retention and mental health services.

A $10.5 million mental health hub for Northern Tasmania was a key election commitment made during the 2019 federal election.

After Monday's meeting, Ms Archer said she would lead a community co-design process for how the service would be delivered.

"There may be a few different opinions by this stakeholders as to how best address the needs and all feedback will be taken on board and considered as part of building a model that will provide optimum outcomes to those who need it the most," she said.

"The idea is to put the investment into service delivery, not infrastructure - so co-designing a model of delivery, not a building."

Considerations raised around service design included a mental health rapid response team; a mental health care plan delivered to practice or home; and a GP-led nurse delivered care in the community.

Mr Hunt copped criticism from the Labor Opposition for not visiting the LGH during his visit. However, Ms Archer said the focus needed to shift to solutions.

"One of the best ways to reduce pressure on the hospital system is to reduce the need for people to present to hospital in the first place," she said.