RACGP SA chair: Budget’s expansion of Medicare bulk billed GP visits were a long time coming

ABC NEWS (Australia) 2023-05-10

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GPs have welcomed the move to triple the bulk billing rebate. The higher amount will help doctors bulk bill most consultations with young people, pensioners, and other concession card holders, removing out-of-pocket costs for patients.
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