Government refuses to explain bulk-billing double standard for co-ops
The situation is 'becoming ludicrous', says Dr Harry Nespolon
9th September 2019
The RACGP has called on the Federal Government to explain how a growing number of not-for-profits can charge patients membership fees in return for bulk-billed consults while mainstream practices are being told they would be breaking the law.
Dr Harry Nespolon. Photo credit: RACGP.
It comes amid the current row around the National Health Co-op.
Backed with subsidies from the ACT Government, the organisation’s