Research debunks myth of widespread Medicare fraud

GPs are more likely to undercharge than overcharge for patient consultations, a study shows.

About 85 per cent of GPs nationwide have saved Medicare over $350 million from undercharging patients in consultations, a new study has found.

Of the 2760 GPs canvassed in the study, nearly 85 per cent undercharged Medicare for at least one consultation within a sample of 40 consultations.