Why are GPs still bulk-billing at record levels?
6th April 2016
By Paul Smith
So what is going on? The Medicare rebate freeze is still inflicting an icy bite on general practice.

Its teeth have been in place, save a few short breaths, since 2013, when the policy with all its political utility was employed by the Labor Government.
During that time you could count the rebate increases for a standard GP consult in terms of cents rather than dollars.
But this is the thing. Bulk-billing across general practice is claimed for 83% of GP services. This should not be happening if you accept the specialty is the victim of a funding crisis.