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.
1.5 million people didn't see a GP in 2024, because of cost concerns
Doctor writing medical prescription (Getty). Source: Moment RF / Evgeniia Siiankovskaia/Getty Images
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The federal government has disputed the findings of a new report warning the cost of visiting a GP is on the rise.
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