Medical editor Melissa Davey explains to Laura Murphy-Oates why more GPs across the country are scrapping bulk billing and passing costs on to patients
If you recently received an email or text from your GP clinic saying they can no longer bulk bill – you’re not alone.
Increasingly, GPs in Australia say the amount they are reimbursed by the government isn’t enough to cover expenses, and they have no option but to pass costs on to patients.explores why GP appointment costs are rising and how the Labor government plans to overhaul this system
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