Last year, half a million Australians couldn't afford to fill a script. Here's how to rein in rising health costs
- Written by Stephen Duckett, Director, Health and Aged Care Program, Grattan Institute
ShutterstockNearly every Australian uses some part of the health system every year, whether it be going to the GP, getting a prescription filled, or seeing a specialist.
Despite having a universal health-care system, we often still pay for these services out of our own pockets.
Sadly, these out-of-pocket payments are unaffordable for many...
