BULK billing rates for GP services
are at an equal record high, with
82% of GP services bulk billed in
the December quarter.
In addition, the Dec figures show
bulk billing for diagnostic imaging
remained at the record high of
74.5%, as does bulk billing for
pathology services which is at 88%.
Overall, bulk billing for all
Medicare services reached a record
high of 77%.
In total, almost $4.9 billion in
Medicare benefits was paid for 88
million Medicare services during
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THE role and significance of community pharmacy in regional areas was a key focus of discussion for the Nationals leader David Littleproud during last week’s visit to Orana Mall Pharmacy as part of a regional tour.
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