Bulk billing soars during pandemic – McIvor Times

Australians have made great use of free medical services during the COVID-19 pandemic, pushing bulk billing to a record high.Almost nine out of 10 visits to the doctor nationwide were provided at no cost to the patient.
Temporary changes to Medicare during the pandemic, such as GP telehealth services to prevent the spend of the virus, were a factor behind the surge in bulk billing.
In the 12 months to September, the bulk billing rate for GP services was 88.7 per cent, 2.6 percentage points higher…

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