In Australia, a well-established state Medicare system provides residents access to health care facilities at a nominal cost, as the costs incurred by medical professionals – both GPs and specialists – and hospitals are paid out from taxes. However, with the continually rising cost of healthcare, people have to increasingly grapple with how to manage their share of the total cost.
This infographic discusses how to manage out-of-pocket spending, and explains the different formats within the system – bulk billing, private billing, mixed billing, the differences between and benefits of In-Network and Out-Network healthcare providers.
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Infographic by – Advantage Healthcare Support Nursing