Why it’s so expensive to see a doctor
February 1, 2023
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Episode 880 · February 1, 2023
Why it’s so expensive to see a doctor
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<p>More and more people have to pay to see a doctor, GPs are leaving the profession, and the cost of seeing a specialist is rising at an alarming rate.</p><p>That’s why the government is promising the biggest overhaul to Medicare in its 40-year existence – the details of the plan could be released any day now.</p><p>Everything is on the table for consideration: increasing the Medicare rebate, giving pharmacists the power to prescribe drugs and more.</p><p>But how do we make sure we get changes to Medicare right?</p><p>Today, associate editor of <em>The Saturday Paper</em>, Martin McKenzie-Murray, on why Medicare is being overhauled, and the people responsible for deciding the future of Australia’s public health system.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Socials: </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Associate editor of <em>The Saturday Paper</em> Martin McKenzie-Murray</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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