Fees for doctor visits, cost of drugs to rise as Audit Commission prescribes major health shake-up

By Dan Harrison
Updated May 2 2014 - 4:08pm, first published May 1 2014 - 3:49pm
High income earners should face heavy penalties for not taking private cover, according the Commission of Audit. Photo: AFR
High income earners should face heavy penalties for not taking private cover, according the Commission of Audit. Photo: AFR
Health Minister Peter Dutton will consider major changes to the structuring of health. Photo: Rohan Thomson
Health Minister Peter Dutton will consider major changes to the structuring of health. Photo: Rohan Thomson

High income earners would be forced to take out private health cover, compulsory fees would be introduced for visiting the doctor and insurers would be allowed to charge smokers higher premiums under a radical prescription for health reform delivered by the Commission of Audit.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options

Get the latest Ararat news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.