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Stop talking about boosting bulk-billing rates and admit the truth: The money is still not enough

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6 December 2023
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Dr Corinne Glenn.

The changes to Medicare and general practice over the course of the year have sent the strongest signal ever that the public should not expect to be bulk-billed by their GP, particularly if they do not have a healthcare or pension card.

Why would a doctor bulk-bill a patient without a concession card and earn considerably less than they would for bulk-billing a patient with a card?

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