GPs are moving away from bulk billing because of rising costs and doctor shortages

ABC NEWS (Australia) 2022-08-28

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GPs warn Australia's bulk-billing system could crash and patients could be forced to pay hefty out-of-pocket fees without additional Medicare funding
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