Thursday, August 11, 2022

Bulk Bill Medical Centres crying poor


 

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners says Medicare rebates for GP consultations have not kept pace with the cost of providing care. Photograph: Dave Hunt/AAP

 

Practices making the switch include a Sydney clinic that this month sent a message to patients saying “Unfortunately we are no longer able to bulk bill” from 1 September. “All patients, even those with a pension or health care card, will be required to pay a fee for their consultation,” the message said.

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