Mark Butler says increase to Medicare rebate ‘not off the table’

Health minister hits back at criticism from AMA that government report had no immediate recommendations to help Australians access more affordable care

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The health minister, Mark Butler, says an increase to the Medicare rebate is not off the table, as the federal government tries to address problems in Australia's healthcare system.

Butler has also hit back at criticisms a Medicare review initiated by the government did not have tangible recommendations to provide immediate relief.

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