Australian Health Minister Says General Practice in ‘Worst Shape’ Since Medicare’s Inception

Australian Health Minister Says General Practice in ‘Worst Shape’ Since Medicare’s Inception
Australian Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler speaks at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on July 28, 2022 . Martin Ollman/Getty Images
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Australian Health Minister Mark Butler has blamed the former Coalition governments for the current state of general practices across the country, saying they were in “worst shape” in 40 years.

In an interview with ABC radio, the health minister said the Medicare system needed a “comprehensive revamp” to keep local clinics operating.

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