The Federal Health Department is asking doctors to dob in telehealth entrepreneurs they suspect are ripping off Medicare amid claims of an MBS ‘free-for-all’.

More than $400 million in rebates has been claimed for standard GP telehealth consults since the emergency items were introduced in March.

Health officials say they are aware of the concerns over potential rorts and are warning practitioners can be reported to AHPRA if they do not have arrangements for patients to be seen in-person when clinically necessary.

The department told Australian Doctor it wanted to hear from doctors who were aware of providers misusing the items or failing to ensure complete general pratice care to patients.