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...