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You might have heard that Medicare is changing from November 2025 to increase bulk-billing rates for short GP visits.
Unfortunately, these reforms reduce support for longer, more comprehensive consultations — the kind I provide at Vitality Lifestyle Medicine.
From 1 January 2026:
Initial consultation (50 min): $400 (Out of pocket $197.35)
Standard consultation (25 min): $150 (Out of pocket $65.10)
Phone results appointment: $75 (Out of pocket $31.10)
Medicare rebates still apply and will be processed on the day.
Thank you for valuing thorough, evidence-based care.
💊 New! You can now request repeat prescriptions and specialist referrals quickly and securely through the HotDoc app — no appointment needed for simple repeat requests.
🧡 Dr Lisa Cochrane
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