Australians now have free, round-the-clock access to trusted health advice via 1800MEDICARE. The service connects callers to a registered nurse for non-emergency support, reducing pressure on hospitals.
Two Mandurah doctors, Professor Frank Jones and Dr Alex Ashenden, receive top RACGP awards. They discuss GP challenges, Medicare rebates, and why funding should go to existing practices, not urgent care clinics. Read their inspiring stories.
Almost one million Australians are owed hundreds each in unclaimed Medicare rebates. Services Australia reveals how to update your bank details and get paid within three days.
A new bulk-billing Medicare Urgent Care Clinic has opened in Phillip, just 2km from Canberra Hospital, aiming to reduce non-urgent ED presentations and provide free, accessible care seven days a week.
Learn how to strategically combine Medicare and private health insurance to reduce your out-of-pocket costs for glasses, contact lenses, and eye care in Australia.
The Albanese government eyes Newcastle for new publicly-funded bulk-billing GP clinics to combat rising gap fees. Will this market shake-up improve healthcare access?
Newcastle residents face hours-long ambulance waits despite new stations, as paramedics queue at overcrowded hospitals. Readers demand state action on health funding and staffing.
WA Health Minister confirms no interim targets for GP clinics joining Labor's bulk billing incentive. The $3.5bn tripling aims to lift rates, but sign-up numbers remain unclear. Read the latest.
Charlestown's Medicare Urgent Care Clinic has doubled its medical staff following overwhelming demand, treating nearly 15,000 patients in its first year. The expansion aims to reduce pressure on local hospital emergency departments.
Perth doctors warn Labor's bulk billing plan prioritises quick consultations over quality care. Learn how this impacts healthcare access in Western Australia.
Despite government promises, bulk-billing GPs remain scarce. Discover why Australians struggle to find affordable healthcare and what it means for families.
West Australians face tough challenges finding bulk billing clinics despite federal government initiatives. Discover which Perth clinics still offer free GP visits and why access remains limited.
ACT residents face growing challenges accessing bulk-billing GPs as clinics struggle with Medicare rebate freeze and rising operational costs. Discover why Canberra's healthcare accessibility is declining.
Canberra residents gain better healthcare access as five new bulk-billing GP clinics launch across the capital, delivering cost-of-living relief through Labor's Medicare Strengthening Plan.
Major medical bodies warn that proposed Medicare changes could force bulk-billing clinics to close and reduce appointment times, putting quality healthcare at risk across Australia.
A healthcare revolution hits Western Australia as more than 120 medical practices transition to full bulk billing from November 1, delivering significant cost-of-living relief for patients across the state.
A Sydney medical practice is making waves by committing to bulk bill every single patient, offering hope amid Australia's growing healthcare affordability crisis.
Australia's Medicare system is undergoing its most significant bulk billing reform in decades. Discover how the new changes will impact out-of-pocket costs and GP access across the country.