‘GP practice owners should need a licence to operate’

Dr Paul Mara argues it would stop entrepreneurs targeting the MBS by setting up practices in communities with no unmet medical needs
Geir O'Rourke
Dr Paul Mara
Dr Paul Mara.

Does Australia need a licensing system for owners of GP practices? 

Dr Paul Mara says it would function as a quality-control mechanism to ensure that only those with the skills and integrity run GP practices.