Minister celebrates record bulk-billing
AAP
Bulk-billing rates for GP visits rose to their highest level on record in the first half of this financial year.
Health Minister Greg Hunt on Tuesday revealed Medicare data showing the rate of 85.8 per cent for July to December 2017, the highest recorded result for that period.
It means more than 65.9 million doctor visits were free for patients during those six months.
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