Sydney Morning Herald | GPs told: use windfall to help needy The Australian DOCTORS and healthcare providers will get a $468 million “windfall” under the Abbott government's co-payment plan, giving them the capacity to continue treating poor and vulnerable patients without charge. As debate over the contentious budget measure ... Federal Budget 2014: New health charges mean $232 a year increase in bills Health Minister Peter Dutton says Medicare fees will improve health outcomes Concern sickest to be hurt most by GP co-payment |