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Published By HealthcareLink News , 1 year ago

Regional clinics sweep in changes to bulk-billing amid rising costs and doctor shortages

  • Many regional clinics are changing their practices in bulk billing due to understaffing in Australia.
  • Medicare rebate in South Australia is not keeping up with the increasing costs in the sectors, says the majority of the GPs.
  • Leanne Wells, chief executive of Consumers Health Forum of Australia, notes the pressure put on the hands of GPs across the country.
  • Meanwhile, the federal government acknowledges the staffing issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic and is committed to providing $146 million in initiatives for extra doctors in the regional areas.

Regional clinics scrap bulk-billing as costs rise and shortages worsen

Regional clinics scrap bulk-billing as costs rise and shortages worsen

www.abc.net.au
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