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GPs Hit Record Reimbursements Amid System Strain | Cork News
Record-breaking primary care reimbursements hit nearly $1 billion last year, with 14 GP practices each earning over $1 million — part of a $4.7 billion payout by the PCRS that also covers pharmacists, dentists, and optometrists. While GPs saw a 4% bump in payments, other providers got modest gains. The Irish Medical Organisation clarifies these aren’t salaries but cover practice overheads like staff, rent, and tech — fees haven’t risen in three years despite soaring costs. With 1.5 million now on the General Medical Scheme, demand is surging while GP numbers stay flat, straining the system…
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