RNZ·3 min read·medium
GPs may not be able to avoid raising fees after funding changes
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General practitioners in New Zealand are warning that many clinics may need to raise patient fees despite government assurances of stability. The General Practice Owners Association argues that the new funding model fails to account for specific patient demographics and rising operational costs.
Many patients could pay more to see a GP this year, despite the government suggesting fees would remain stable, a group representing general practices says.
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