We've been promised more bulk-billing, but doctors say they can't deliver

'Rubbish': Doctor savages Labor's 'see the GP for free' promise

A doctor has rubbished the government's "see the GP for free" campaign promise as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese continues to come under fire for his Medicare pledge.

We've been promised more bulk-billing, but doctors say they can't deliver

Two new surveys have cast doubt on whether the signature health policy of this election campaign can be delivered.

GPs paying the price to bulk bill

All doctors would love to be able to bulk bill 100 per cent of their patients, but unfortunately, this isn’t possible because the Medicare rebate hasn’t kept up with inflation, AMA Queensland President Dr Nick Yim told 4BC Radio. "Some practices operate on very low margins, and if they choose to bulk bill 100 per cent of their patients as per the government's current plan, they potentially will be losing money."