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2024-02-01 11:01:41 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 008DBD386DDFB87B3538CBE7A022B2D0A7C80B6845022D4FE6E6FA6C3CC3C125
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Online healthcare directory Cleanbill 2024 report reveals national rate of bulk billing dropped 11% last year to 23.6%, with 514 clinics removing the service. The Medicare rebate under the Albanese Labor government is pushing clinics away from bulk billing. https://cleanbill.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Cleanbill-Blue-Report-January-2024.pdf https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/a-deeply-concerning-report-shows-almost-65-per-cent-of-gps-no-longer-offer-bulk-billing-to-patients/news-story/ac67d58b7b8907c6c4241b6cb43be53a https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/how-did-this-happen-aussies-forking-out-100-for-gp-visits-as-bulk-billing-rates-plummet/news-story/ebe69235404f796df8e3cc17996b3f41 https://www.9news.com.au/national/bulk-billing-gps-australia-report-cost-of-living/a2677b4f-7083-42dc-a69e-8f9c275b711d https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/professional/out-of-pocket-costs-rise-as-bulk-billing-plummets https://practices.hotdoc.com.au/blog/the-decline-of-bulk-billing-and-its-impact-on-general-practice-in-australia/
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