Most Australians think they understand Medicare. Many of us don’t.
Dr Margaret Faux helps unpack the medical billing terms and systems that shape what you pay for healthcare in Australia, including bulk billing, private health, rebates, out-of-pocket costs and the Medicare safety net.
This conversation helps explain why so many of us feel confused by medical billing, and why that confusion can have real consequences when money is already tight.
Margaret is a nurse turned lawyer and one of Australia’s leading experts in Medicare and medical billing law. We break down how the system is meant to work and why understanding a few key terms can help you ask better questions and protect your rights as a patient that save you money.
This is a practical conversation about money, rights and understanding the system you’re already paying into.
In Part 2 we look at red flags, real billing examples and what to do when something doesn’t look right.
You can find Margaret’s book 'How to Avoid the Medical Bill Rip Off!' and links to you connect with her in the episode blog on my website.
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