The Albanese government has walked back controversial changes to Medicare bulk‑billing consent rules following sustained pressure from aged care providers, GPs and crossbench MPs, who warned the reforms would disrupt care for some of Australia’s most vulnerable patients. The original regulations, due to take effect on 1 July, would have required a signed assignment of benefit for every bulk‑billed service, including telehealth. Verbal consent, w…
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