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Disparity in Healthcare Costs in Regional Western Australia
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Patients in regional Western Australia are paying significantly more for a standard 15-minute consultation compared to Perth. The decline in bulk billing rates outside capital cities nationally has been highlighted. The federal government has announced a rise in the bulk billing incentive under a $6.1 billion plan to strengthen Medicare.
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What factors contribute to the disparity in healthcare costs between regional Western Australia and Perth?
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