The Federal Government has criticised a new report showing a decline in bulk billing in areas including Sunraysia, claiming official figures are more positive.
Healthcare directory Cleanbill says around a fifth of GPS are offering free appointments to new patients.
The Federal Government says the data’s inaccurate and unreliable.
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Mallee District Aboriginal Health Services in Mildura is one of few clinics to offer bulk billing in the region, while many other local clinics bulk bill under certain conditions.
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