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Doctors’ fees shouldn't just be transparent, they should be fair and reasonable

  • Written by Stephen Duckett, Director, Health Program, Grattan Institute
High fees are prohibitive for many people who need to see a specialist.From shutterstock.com

Out-of-pocket costs is a hot-button issue. It is on the agenda for a health ministers’ meeting this week, where the Victorian health minister will push the Commonwealth for more transparency about doctors’ fees.

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