Stephen Duckett

Stephen Duckett, an expert in health economics and Honorary Enterprise Professor at the University of Melbourne, discusses the troubling decline of GP bulk billing in Australia. He explains the factors behind its fall, such as unindexed Medicare rebates and rising out-of-pocket expenses. Stephen also evaluates the potential impact of a proposed $8.5 billion investment aimed at reversing this trend. He highlights the challenges of making healthcare accessible, particularly in low-income areas, and the significance of implementing broader reforms to improve the system.