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Why it costs you so much to see a specialist – and what the government should do about it

  • Written by: Stephen Duckett, Director, Health Program, Grattan Institute
imageSome specialists charge a premium because they claim to be exceptional in their field. But how are patients to know if that's true?from www.shutterstock.com

Australians pay too much when they go to medical specialists. The government can and should do more to drive prices down. A current Senate Inquiry on out-of-pocket costs will hopefully lead to...

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