The news today? Doctor-shopper’s family impersonations and sports physicians get major MBS rebate boost
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Sport and exercise physicians secure higher MBS rebates
Australia’s 172 sport and exercise physicians will be reclassified as consultant physicians from 1 July.
The change will increase Medicare rebates, with the funding for their initial consults rising from $98.95 to $174.50.