Almost twice as many Australian GP clinics bulk billing since Medicare incentive changes, analysis suggests
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A recent analysis by Cleanbill, an online health directory, indicates a significant increase in the number of Australian GP clinics offering full bulk billing. The analysis, published on Monday, reveals that the proportion of fully bulk-billing clinics nearly doubled, rising from 20.7% in 2024 to 40.2% by the end of 2025. This shift is attributed to incentives introduced by the federal government in November 2024. The survey identified over 1,000 clinics that transitioned from private or mixed billing to full bulk billing following the implementation of these Medicare incentive changes. The national analysis suggests a positive impact of the government's initiative on access to bulk-billed GP services.
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