Bulk-billed GP visits rise after introduction of incentives for doctors, data shows
Doctors’ groups say improved rate is ‘encouraging’ but more investment in health system is needed
February 2024
Australia lost hundreds of fully subsidised GP clinics in the past year – how does your area rank?
Guardian data analysis finds the number of dedicated bulk-billing practices has fallen dramatically, with a 28% drop in one electorate
May 2023
Budget incentives for Australian GPs unlikely to increase available bulk-billing appointments, experts say
Mind the gap: bulk billing in crisis
What are the budget’s changes to bulk billing and when will they take effect?
February 2023
Datablog
Revealed: the areas where Australians are struggling to access free GP care
Exclusive: Data shows low bulk-billing rates in affluent Sydney suburbs as well as several regional electorates and Tasmania
Five key findings from the Medicare bulk-billing data drop
Now that the public has useful statistics we can push our politicians for better healthcare
Datablog
Revealed: more Australians than ever are paying to see a doctor as new data shows worst-hit areas
Exclusive: Data obtained by Guardian Australia shows the areas suffering the biggest drop in fully bulk-billed GP patients
August 2022
Mind the gap: bulk billing in crisis
I was lucky to have a great GP. Then she went on maternity leave and my healthcare fell apart
El Gibbs
There are no coordinators to help people navigate a system designed for occasional care, rather than for chronic illness
Full Story
Why are GP visits getting so expensive?
Medical editor Melissa Davey explains to Laura Murphy-Oates why more GPs across the country are scrapping bulk billing and passing costs on to patients
The Conversation
Australia’s GP clinics are struggling. Here’s what we can learn from other countries on healthcare funding
Peter Breadon for the Conversation
Mind the gap: bulk billing in crisis
‘Bulk billing is almost non-existent’: Tasmanian councils turn to ratepayers to prop up flailing GP clinics
Mind the gap: bulk billing in crisis
Have you had problems finding affordable healthcare or bulk-billing GPs in Australia?
