GPs hit back at ‘little Medicare frauds’ accusation
The newspapers behind the $8 billion rort claim now say doctors are sharing tips on how to dodge Medicare audits and raise gaps fees without patients noticing
A GP targeted in the latest media attack on doctors over the use of ‘pack and stack’ techniques to maximise their Medicare billings says her work is being twisted to undermine GPs’ reputation.
Dr April Armstrong was responding to a Nine investigation that says doctors have been using private Facebook groups to share MBS ‘cheat sheets’, tips on avoiding audits and ways to increase gap fees without patients noticing.
