The Age
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·4 hours ago
Doctors accuse Butler of playing ‘blame game’ over specialists’ fees
Australian Health Minister Mark Butler accused specialists of charging "out of control" fees and said the government may cap their charges. The Australian Medical Association countered Thursday that Butler was playing a "blame game" and called for Medicare rebate increases instead of incentive programs. Colonoscopies in Sydney range from free to over $700, Butler noted, highlighting bill shock affecting patients.
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