Health Cost

Australian Medical Association president Dr Tony Bartone (AAP).

Australian Medical Association president Dr Tony Bartone (AAP). Source: AAP

Recent research suggests that more than a million Australians are putting off trips to the doctor because they cannot afford the out of pocket costs.


Why are many Australians found a gap between Medicare reimbursements and the doctor’s bill?  For what kind of medical services is the difference often significant?  In which Australian communities is the trend to delay visits to the doctor strongest?

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