Doctors Outraged at Medicare rebate cuts

Doctors say Federal Government cuts to Medicare will put an end to bulk billing and put pressure on hospital emergency departments. From January 19 changes to the Medicare rebate will see people pay $20 more for some visits to the doctor. The rebate on a GP visit of less than 10 minutes will be cut from $37.05 to $16.95. GPs say they will not be able to absorb this shortfall and will have to pass it onto patients.