Medicare income and job satisfaction in decline

Medicare revenue and job satisfaction for GPs are falling, according to a Melbourne University report.

Medicare revenue per full-time-equivalent GP has declined in real terms since the Medicare fee freeze in 2013.

Reported GP job satisfaction and work–life balance have deteriorated since 2013. This suggests reduced morale which, if continued, could compound existing slow growth and dif culties in recruitment and retention in the sector.

The full report is here

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