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'Outrageous and probably illegal': Offers to skip the queue at public hospitals

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Evolution and Challenges of Health Insurance in Australia

This chapter traces the historical journey of health insurance in Australia, highlighting the influence of Medicare on private health insurance and the government's subsidies like the Medicare-levy surcharge. It delves into the complex dynamics between the public and private health systems, examining their impact on public hospital waiting lists.

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