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AMA recommends GPs raise fees to cover costs

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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.


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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.


Image: AMA vice president Tony Bartone (AAP)


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