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Regional Australia leads GP bulk-billing surge

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Regional Australia has seen a surge in GP bulk-billing, according to Cleanbill's April Blue Report. The report shows out-of-pocket costs for non-bulk-billed appointments increased by 13.5 percent, with standard consultations averaging $49.23. Federal Health Minister Mark Butler criticized the data's reliability, stating that 97 percent of Australians live within 20 minutes of a bulk-billing practice.

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