West Australians are paying on average almost $41 out of pocket to see a doctor, eclipsing the national standard and making health care inaccessible for many. 

The Medicare rebate has stayed stagnant for almost a decade.

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners WA Chair Dr Ramya Raman told Julie-anne Sprague on 6PR Afternoons the Medicare rebate needs to be increased to keep up with inflation.

West Australians are paying on average almost $41 out of pocket to see a doctor, eclipsing the national standard and making health care inaccessible for many. 
The Medicare rebate has stayed stagnant for almost a decade.
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners WA Chair Dr Ramya Raman told Julie-anne Sprague on 6PR Afternoons the Medicare rebate needs to be increased to keep up with inflation.

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