The new $191 level E consult is ‘no quick fix’ for complex care, says top GP
Associate Professor Caroline Johnson says time-tiered items have underlying problems.
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The RACGP and AMA finally won their battle for a level E consultation item on Medicare this year after many years of fighting.
Alongside higher bulk-billing incentives, the RACGP dubbed the budget moves “game changing” for general practice ahead of their 1 November start date.