How Australia has been able to sustain their universal healthcare insurance
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GUEST – Dr Nicole Higgins, President, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
For over 40 years, Australia's universal health insurance scheme Medicare has been the foundation of Australia's health care system. The universal insurance scheme means, at least in theory, guarantees all Australians (and some overseas visitors) access to a wide range of health and hospital services at low or no cost.
For over 40 years, Australia's universal health insurance scheme Medicare has been the foundation of Australia's health care system. The universal insurance scheme means, at least in theory, guarantees all Australians (and some overseas visitors) access to a wide range of health and hospital services at low or no cost.