Don’t wait six months to fix ECG bungle, doctors tell govt
They have written a letter to Greg Hunt saying patients can't wait until next year for a health department response
Medical groups are calling for an urgent review of the bungled revamp of ECG Medicare items, saying it is putting patients at risk.
Last month, 18 cardiac test items were replaced, effectively cutting the rebates for patients attending their GP for an ECG from $27.45 to $16.15.
