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AMA recommends GPs raise fees to cover costs

AMA vice president Tony Bartone
AMA vice president Tony Bartone Source: AAP

The Australian Medical Association has renewed its calls for G-Ps to raise consultation fees to keep up with the rising costs of running a practice. The Federal Government's freeze on Medicare rebates is being blamed. They are not scheduled to rise until 2020.This feature explores more about the issue


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By Maya Jamieson, Kristina Zarich

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The Australian Medical Association has renewed its calls for G-Ps to raise consultation fees to keep up with the rising costs of running a practice. The Federal Government's freeze on Medicare rebates is being blamed. They are not scheduled to rise until 2020.This feature explores more about the issue



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