bulk billing
(Australia, idiomatic) The process whereby a general practitioner or other medical service provider charges the government for medical expenses incurred by a patient.
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(Australia, idiomatic) The process whereby a general practitioner or other medical service provider charges the government for medical expenses incurred by a patient.
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