According to a report by the Grattan Institute, some specialists in the private sector charge two to three times the Medicare rate for the same service.
Key Points
- A new report revealed that nearly two million Australians are delaying or entirely skipping appointments.
- The main reason is the high cost of medical care.
- In 2023, patients paid an average of $671 for specialists who charged excessive fees for certain services.
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