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Medicare watchdog investigates just 100 cases of inappropriate billing every 12 months

The watchdog responsible for policing Medicare investigates just 0.07 per cent of health professionals each year, is chronically understaffed and underfunded, and is led by bureaucrats with strong links to the powerful Australian Medical Association, an ABC-Nine investigation has found.

ABC News · Oct 24, 2022

Doctors alarmed over easing COVID-19 rules

Another COVID-19 wave is on its way to Australia, with the nation's peak medical body urging federal and state governments to rethink winding back restrictions.

AAP · Oct 6, 2022

Pitch to improve access to Australian GPs

The Australian Medical Association will pitch a seven-point plan to revitalise general practice at a Canberra crisis summit to save the sector.

AAP · Oct 4, 2022

Federal government vows to crack down on cosmetic surgery 'cowboys' with new reforms

Health ministers nationwide agree to a series of reforms to ensure doctors providing cosmetic procedures are appropriately qualified and working to the highest standards.

ABC News · Sep 3, 2022

Perrottet urges isolation rule scrapping

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has called for the removal of the mandatory isolation period for COVID cases entirely, following a reduction to five days.

AAP · Sep 1, 2022

Australians raided $1.6 billion in superannuation savings to pay for health care

Australians raided almost $1.6 billion from their own superannuation accounts to pay for treatments including dental, IVF and elective surgery in the past three years, almost 20 times more than a decade ago.

ABC News · Aug 24, 2022

Big jump in emergency department visits as staff call for 'outdated' system fix

Australia's emergency departments are under unprecedented strain, while more Australians than ever are seeking emergency medical care. It's a situation leaving doctors and nurses shattered, and patients feeling angry and helpless.

ABC News · Aug 15, 2022

Australian virus cases close to 10 million

The total number of COVID-19 cases identified in Australia since the start of the pandemic is closing in on 10 million.

AAP · Aug 15, 2022

‘Not honest’: new health minister dismisses Coalition election claim that bulk billing had hit 88%

Exclusive: ‘Primary care is in its worst shape since Medicare began,’ Mark Butler says amid taskforce review of Medicare system

The Guardian - AU · Aug 9, 2022

Bupa dispute with Ramsay Health Care leaves patients in limbo

A fallout between major health firms will make people question why they should bother with private insurance, according to a prominent health industry advocate.

ABC News · Aug 5, 2022