Category: Medicare rebates

Doctors Demand Apology as Medicare Fraud Myth Busted

Doctors are demanding an apology after researchers debunked “baseless” accusations of widespread Medicare fraud. Nicole Higgins from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners seized on the study to claim vindication. “Late last year, the entire general practice profession was slandered by baseless claims of ‘rorting’ for no good reason,” Dr. Higgins said. “We have…


Australian Health Minister Says General Practice in ‘Worst Shape’ Since Medicare’s Inception

Australian Health Minister Mark Butler has blamed the former Coalition governments for the current state of general practices across the country, saying they were in “worst shape” in 40 years. In an interview with ABC radio, the health minister said the Medicare system needed a “comprehensive revamp” to keep local clinics operating. He added that…