Medicare needs to change with the times, but rushing this could leave patients with higher gap fees
- Written by Stephen Duckett, Director, Health Program, Grattan Institute
The federal government has announced more than 850 changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) will take effect from July 1.
This has prompted concerns the changes could lead to greater out of pocket costs for consumers.
While changes to the Medicare schedule are needed, three weeks isn’t enough time for the system to adapt. Surgeons and...





