Kalbarri's only GP clinic to close due to billing model pressures

abc.net.au

Kalbarri's only GP clinic is closing on June 25 due to financial unsustainability under a fully bulk-billed model. The closure means residents must travel over 100 kilometers for medical care, impacting accessibility and potentially forcing some to relocate. This follows the temporary closure of a neighboring clinic, highlighting concerns about rural healthcare viability and government funding.


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