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The Federal Opposition has confirmed it will try to block a cut to the Medicare rebate for short consultations. From Monday, the rebate for appointments lasting less than 10 minutes will be cut from $37.05 to $16.95. The Australian Medical Association (AMA) said in many cases doctors would have to pass the cost onto patients. Opposition Leader Bill Shorten said Labor would move to disallow the $20 cut when Parliament resumed next month, adding the change would be damaging for patients. Our position is unequivocal, its in black and white, he said. abc.net.au/news/2015-01-14/medicare-rebate-cut-labor-to-oppose-move-shorten-says/6016232
Posted on: Wed, 14 Jan 2015 04:18:59 +0000

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