New study shows rise in out-of-pocket costs despite GP bulk-billing increase

ABC NEWS (Australia) 2024-09-30

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GPs are urging the government to increase Medicare rebates for longer appointments, in a bid to keep people out of hospitals. More patients are being bulk billed than this time last year, but doctors warn they're facing financial strain.

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