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Modernising Medicare is a great idea but needs a radical approach

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The Australian government is investigating the possibility of privatising the payment services associated with Medicare, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, aged care services and veteran affairs.

Health Minister Susan Ley says payment systems associated with...

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