The Rise of Free GP Visits: A Mixed Blessing for Australia's Healthcare System The latest health department data shows a significant increase in bulk billing rates across the country.
In the June quarter, almost 84% of patients aged 16 to 64 had their doctor's appointment covered by Medicare.
This surge is largely attributed to the Albanese government's multibillion dollar incentive scheme, which has seen over 1400 clinics switch from mixed billing to bulk billing since its introduction.