25 October 2018 | Australian GPs, Salary Page, UK/Ireland GPs | 2 minutes read
No matter how popular bulk billing is with patients, more and more GPs strive to work in a mixed billing practice. However, we believe it is not easy to make a clear case either for or against mixed billing.
So, what are the pros and cons of mixed billing?
Pros for Mixed Billing | Cons for Mixed Billing |
GPs sometimes feel more appreciated for their work | Patients are more likely to visit you 2 or 3 times per year rather than regular comprehensive visits and are Patients are less likely to come back for further investigation of symptoms due to costs |
Higher fee per consultation | Building a patient base usually takes around 6-12 months |
Financial freedom to spend longer with patients | Patients are likely to come with a list of multiple items per consultation |
GPs can see less patients per hour | Patients are less likely to come back for further investigation of symptoms |
Increased ability to get to know patients on a personal level | Less likely to get “walk-in” patients |
Apart from the above pros and cons that come straight to your mind. There are some other points you should consider before moving to a mixed billing clinic:
Are you unsure whether a bulk billing or mixed billing will be the right fit for you? Contact Alecto for a confidential discussion on 1800 604 332 or info@alecto.com.au
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