The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) has unveiled a plan ahead of the federal election to extend bulk billing incentives to Australians under 35, aiming to lift bulk billing rates and lower patient fees. The plan includes additional funding to train more GPs and increase funding for longer GP consultations. The RACGP argues that young people are disproportionately affected by healthcare costs and are more likely to delay care.
Australians under 35 would have their GP visits bulk billed under a new plan from the country's peak body for GPs that it says will lift bulk billing rates and lower patient fees. Ahead of the federal election, the Royal Australian College of GPs on Tuesday unveiled its plan, which includes extending bulk billing incentives to this cohort of young Australians who are "doing it especially tough".
"At the same time, while GP numbers are increasing, they aren’t keeping pace with the need for care across Australia." Wright said the plan would "deliver more GPs, lower patient fees and increase bulk billing for Australia". The RACGP plan includes 19 initiatives, including additional funding to train an extra 1,500 GPs over the next five years, and increasing funding for longer GP consults by 40 per cent.
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