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Greens push for free GP visits

Nursing Review

In addition to the clinics, the Greens’ plan aims to boost bulk-billed GP appointments at private practices by tripling the bulk-billing incentive for Medicare patients. It would also bump up Medicare rebates by 20 per cent for patients who need longer appointments. It’s high time that it also be applied to Primary Health Care.”

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One nurse’s perspective: How to resolve the high cost of healthcare in the United States

American Nurse

Patients and their families are at the mercy of healthcare monopolies for lifesaving care and treatment while some can barely pay for necessities. A universal healthcare plan similar to Medicare could provide basic, free healthcare to all U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has lowered healthcare costs by 41%.

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Budget ’24: What’s in it for nurses and midwives?

Nursing Review

"And because these clinics open early and close late, more than one in three visits were outside normal working hours, taking pressure off emergency departments and making it easier for Australians to access free healthcare." As of July next year, Medicare will cover $168.60 for an initial appointment and $84.35