Is your electorate impacted by a bulk-billing shift? Almost 10% of Federal electorates, including all five in Tasmania, had no clinics offering bulk-billed standard adult consultations, new data found.
Commission reveals drop in fully bulk-billed patients The RACGP is calling for greater GP investment, as new figures reveal a significant decline in patients receiving fully bulk-billed GP services.
Should we aim to bulk bill everyone for GP visits? Five healthcare experts were asked the same question, four said yes and one said no, with many asking how high should we be aiming?
Survey feeds concern over costs for GP care A Cleanbill report has indicated falling bulk-billing rates and growing fees for non-concession cardholders – but officials have queried its findings.
General practice ‘front and centre’ this Federal Election An overhaul of bulk billing and the GP workforce are emerging as key issues ahead of the 2025 election, with Labor expected to announce major changes.
Minister urges GPs to claim bulk billing millions Around $140 million remains ‘on the table’ following the introduction of the tripled bulk-billing incentive last year.
‘We need better measures beyond just bulk-billing rates’ The metric needs to be supported by better ways of assessing the true value and success of general practice, argues Dr Michael Wright.
Payroll tax relief for NSW GPs treating veterans In a move welcomed by the RACGP, the State Government has waived the tax on the care of veterans with a Gold, White or Orange DVA card.
Tripled incentive leads to GP bulk billing spike In the year since the incentive was launched, GPs provided 5.4 million extra bulk billed visits, with rates rising in every state and territory.
‘Troubling increase’ in patients avoiding GP due to cost With a 243% jump in NSW middle and high-income earners now delaying healthcare, the RACGP is calling for urgent intervention.