Angus Thomson

Health reporter Angus Thomson joins the discussion on the impact of Prime Minister Albanese's $8.5 billion Medicare investment. He unpacks the purpose and challenges of urgent care clinics designed to relieve hospital pressure. Angus discusses the rise in assaults on healthcare staff amid a strained system, and shares his personal experience at a bulk-billing clinic after a surfing injury. He also addresses concerns from GPs about bulk-billing incentives and fragmented care, concluding that it remains too early to assess the effectiveness of these initiatives.