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Grattan Institute Releases Blueprint to Target Specialists Over Excessive Fees
A new policy proposal from the Grattan Institute suggests forcing around 2,000 medical specialists to repay Medicare rebates for excessive fees. Titled 'Out of Control,' the blueprint is expected to become a primary option for Federal Health Minister Mark Butler as he addresses rising healthcare costs.
A policy blueprint proposing that approximately 2,000 medical specialists repay Medicare rebates for allegedly excessive fees was released this week by the Grattan Institute.
The report, titled 'Out of Control,' is likely to become the primary policy option examined by Federal Minister for Health and Ageing Mark Butler as part of his ongoing campaign against high specialist charges. The title mirrors language previously used by the minister.
While the release does not guarantee adoption as government policy, it represents a significant potential shift if the federal government seeks measures beyond upgrading the Medical Costs Finder website to address cost concerns.
V.F.Barreira--PC
