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#1765 Feed the Kids or Go to the Doctor - James Gillespie
Jan 13, 2025
James Gillespie, the charismatic founder of Cleanbill Media, aims to transform healthcare in Australia. In this talk, he shares insights from 'The Blue Report,' addressing alarming trends in the nation's healthcare system. He emphasizes the critical need for medical pricing transparency, revealing how rising costs burden patients, especially in areas like Tasmania with dwindling bulk billing rates. Listeners discover the Clean Bill platform, designed to help Australians find accessible medical services, along with ambitious initiatives to improve healthcare communication.
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Quick takeaways
- The Blue Report reveals a drastic decline in Australia's bulk billing rate, indicating serious challenges in accessing affordable healthcare for many Australians.
- Rising costs are leading to more Australians avoiding medical consultations, raising significant concerns about the sustainability of the universal healthcare system.
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The Formation of Clean Bill
The concept for Clean Bill emerged from a personal observation regarding the inefficiencies in finding local healthcare providers. After witnessing a colleague struggle to access medical services in a timely manner, the creator began researching healthcare accessibility in Australia. This led to the initial development of a directory called Mind the Gap, which aimed to consolidate information on GP clinics and their services. With the skills acquired during university and the pandemic, a more extensive platform, Clean Bill, was established to further enhance how Australians locate and access healthcare services.
