Bulk-billed GP visits rise following introduction of incentives for doctors, data shows

Doctors’ groups say improved bulk billing rate is ‘encouraging’ but more investment in health system is neededGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government’s bulk billing changes have helped more Australians see a GP, but peak doctors’ groups say the reforms are only a “down payment” on what they want to see in next month’s budget to help reduce healthcare costs.New data from the health minister, Ma