‘GPs can no longer subsidise care’: Bulk billing hits lowest mark in a decade Fresh figures show general practice bulk-billing rates continue to slide as the Department of Health releases new details for the first time.
COVID vaccination billing streamlined Medicare rebates for COVID-19 vaccination have increased to compensate for the removal of booster and PIP payments.
RACGP calls for support as patients face ‘impossible choice’ Investment is needed now as long-term reforms will not arrive quickly enough for some people, the college’s pre-Budget submission says.
Under-billing not part of Medicare review terms The RACGP has voiced its disappointment over a decision to not include under-billing as part of the ongoing review into Medicare integrity and compliance.
General practices unable to absorb payroll tax cost: Poll Clinics will be forced to either raise fees or shut their doors should GPs become subject to payroll tax, a newsGP poll suggests.
Further sign of accelerated bulk billing decline The decline in bulk billing rates has been flagged in the media, along with a warning of a further ‘exponential’ fall.
Review of bulk billing consent requirement flagged DoH is looking into ‘assignment of benefit’ requirement for bulk billing, with the arrangement under the spotlight due to telehealth.
Falling bulk billing rates a ‘sign of things to come’, RACGP warns To avoid patients missing out on care, the college is calling for urgent action, with a funding boost for general practice top of the agenda.
Surge in older people eligible for health card Changes designed to ease cost of living pressures will create thousands more cardholders, but GPs are being reminded that bulk billing is at their own discretion.
DoH report finds ‘no evidence’ for $8 billion Medicare leak figure The RACGP President says the announcement is vindication for doctors who collectively had their reputations questioned by the media reports.