Medicare
Greens promises dental in Medicare for next election if supported
This week, Federal Greens Member for Melbourne and party leader Adam Bandt has been campaigning in the marginal seat, Richmond......
Lowering Medicare thresholds will benefit disadvantaged Australians
A professional body for general practitioners is asking the Federal government to lower the Medicare Safety Net thresholds so more......
Bulk billing only for some
The Annual Health of the Nation report from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is showing that there are......
As Medicare turns 40, regional and remote communities struggle to access healthcare
Yesterday Medicare turned 40, and although many Australians have felt the benefits of universal health care since its inception in......
Senate report calls for reforms on public access to dental care
The Senate has released its report on dental health care three months ahead of the anticipated release date. The report makes......
Senate inquiry recommends ADHD reform
The Senate inquiry into the assessment of and support services for people with ADHD released the report this week. This......
Major Medicare Overhaul
Medicare is set to change under new funding in the Labor government’s May budget. To relieve the public hospital system......
Government to halve subsidised psychology sessions
Earlier this week, Mark Butler announced government plans to reduce the number of Medicare-subsidised psychology sessions from 20 to 10.......
GP’s Dispute Claims of Medicare Rorting
A joint investigation by the ABC, The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald claims that up to $8 billion is......
Goodbye To Bulk Billing?
GPs are warning that Australians may soon no longer be able to rely on the Medicare bulk-billing system. Following Labour’s......