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 of the Northern Rivers region. Reflecting on the party’s past accomplishments, the Greens Leader made promises for next year’s federal election if they win enough support. While discussing future prospects at election time, Mr Bandt …

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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 Australians can get access to medical care. The Medicare Safety Net thresholds allow Australians to lower the out-of-pocket expenses while visiting a GP or a hospital, and lowering these nets, more disadvantaged Australians can have …

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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 improvements in a number of areas – including access to GP services but there is still a persistant gap for many particularly in regional areas where medicare does not cover a GP visit. Image: Image: …

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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 1984, there are concerns the scheme hasn’t evolved in line with the nation’s changing health needs. Health Minister Mark Butler praised bulk billing and Medicare, saying it’s boosted social equity no matter where Australians live. …

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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 35 recommendations including more equitable access to dental services, dental care through Medicare in stages, and setting up a dental scheme for senior Australians. Advocates and organisations welcome the report, and they expect to work with …

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Major Medicare Overhaul

Medicare is set to change under new funding in the Labor government’s May budget. To relieve the public hospital system General Practitioners will be better equipped to handle a wider variety of cases including light trauma treatment, mental health and physiotherapy. To achieve this goal the Medicare system has to take inspiration from general health …

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