GPs no longer bulk bill?

Passive Income Doctor · May 1, 2024 · 12m

Why the trend is from bulkbilling to mixed/private billing?

The Medicare rebate freeze, and effects on general practice sustainability.

The rising costs of running a small business.

Steps doctors and practices can implement to transition to private billing:

1. meeting to discuss

2.advertise in advance- notice to patients

3. train reception staff, implement processes.

Info for patients/community members- why is there a gap:

Fees Gap Poster.pdf (ama.com.au)

Other resources/links:

Private Billing GP (Interview with the Meat Medic)

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