Federal government disputes new report suggesting GP costs on the rise

13/01/2025 3 min
Federal government disputes new report suggesting GP costs on the rise

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Episode Synopsis

The federal government has disputed the findings of a new report warning the cost of visiting a GP is on the rise. The annual survey of health clinics found a decline in the number letting patients use Medicare to cover expenses up front. But the Health Minister says increased government funding has actually boosted bulk billing rates.

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