‘Close call’: Dozens of GPs almost lose access to Medicare

Services Australia recently transitioned to its new 'web services' system but not everything went to plan
Dr Ben Balzer
Dr Ben Balzer.

Dozens of GP practices say they almost lost access to Medicare earlier this month thanks to a technical issue with Services Australia’s online system.

Services Australia recently transitioned to its new ‘web services’ system for submitting Medicare claims and accessing online services, like the PBS.