Posted by Michael Wonder on 07 Jun 2021
Medicare rebate changes for surgeries kick in next month, but doctors say more time is needed
7 June 2021 - One of the biggest overhauls of the Medicare rebate system in decades is set to kick in next month, but doctors say more time is needed to figure out whether some patients will have to pay out of pocket costs.
More than 900 items on the Medicare Benefits Schedule will be amended, with changes applying to general surgery, orthopaedic surgery, and cardiac services.
It follows a five year review of the Medicare Benefits Schedule to make sure procedures are evidence based and cost effective.
