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At Stratford Medical Centre, we are committed to providing thorough, personal and high-quality care — not rushed consultations.
While bulk billing may seem appealing, it often leads to short, high-volume appointments that don’t allow enough time to properly address your health needs, especially for chronic or complex conditions.
From 1 November 2025, dedicated mental health plan review item numbers will be removed from the MBS, and several chronic disease items have been reduced. Unfortunately, this will increase out-of-pocket costs for many patients.
If you’re concerned about how these changes may affect your access to care, please email Matt.Smith.MP@aph.gov.au to share your feedback.
Our team will continue doing everything possible to keep fees affordable while providing safe, comprehensive and sustainable care.
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