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Three times the rebate and way above inflation: the medical specialties with sky-high fees

Grattan says less than 6% of specialists charge extreme fees and should repay Medicare rebates, while the AMA blames government underfunding.

The most expensive psychiatrists are asking almost $700 out of pocket for an initial visit – and they should be stripped of federal funding, according to a leading think tank.

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Three times the rebate and way above inflation: the medical specialties with sky-high fees

The most expensive psychiatrists are asking almost $700 out of pocket for an initial visit – and they should be stripped of federal funding, according to a leading think tank.

·North Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
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