Average co-pay for a standard GP consult reaches $37.47, says health dept
But it is still unclear whether GPs are moving away from universal bulk-billing en masse
Judged by the discussions among GPs — those in the practice tearoom, those through social media — the ways and means to reduce universal bulk-billing and the struggle it creates in terms of delivering the highest quality care is the hottest topic in town.
During the election campaign, it has rarely been mentioned, and certainly no politician has been suggesting policies to address the issue.
