Doctors say Medicare bulk billing incentives exacerbating gender pay gap among GPs · Female GPs, like Dr Price, face a gender pay disparity in Medicare payments due to recent changes in GP incentivisation for bulk billing, with incentives not increased for mental health and antenatal care appointments. · Female GPs, who often spend longer with patients on complex issues, end up earning less, leading some to reduce their hours or seek alternative work. · The system's focus on high throughput rather than time spent with patients disadvantages female GPs and undermines the value of their quality care. · Advocates like Dr Stone and Dr Simonis are calling for fairer payments to acknowledge the extra time and effort female GPs dedicate to their patients' needs.