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One in five patients skip treatment due to out-of-pocket costs

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The survey also found 40 per cent of private hospital patients were being slugged with out-of-pocket specialist fees of more than $1000 – and many weren’t informed of all costs in advance.

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Aussies skipping specialist healthcare due to sky-high cost

One in five Australians are not attending specialist healthcare appointments due to cost concerns, a new survey has found.

29 days ago·Australia

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Sydney Morning Herald

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One in five patients skip treatment due to out-of-pocket costs

The survey also found 40 per cent of private hospital patients were being slugged with out-of-pocket specialist fees of more than $1000 – and many weren’t informed of all costs in advance.

1 month ago·Sydney, Australia

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