The Australian government has tripled the bulk billing incentive for children, pensioners, and concession card holders, making it easier for 11 million patients to see a doctor free of charge. The revised scheme allows GPs to charge significantly more to the government for bulk billing, which should also help relieve pressure on hospitals.
Millions of Australia ns should now find it easier to find a bulk billing doctor with today's tripling of the bulk billing incentive for children, pensioners and concession card holders.
Minister for Health Mark Butler said the changes will make it easier for 11 million patients to see a doctor completely free of charge.The government said 11 million Australians should now find it much easier to see a bulk billing doctor
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