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angg66
8 years agoMember
Cost of MRI
I just need to vent. My oncologist suggested I do an MRI to see why I am getting numbness in my arms & legs. I have also been suffering a lot more headaches. Well the MRI cost me $1000. How much do I ...
Marianne_BCNA
8 years agoMember
Hi @angg66, out of pocket costs are definitely on our radar.
Minister for Health Greg Hunt has established an expert committee, led by the Chief Medical Officer, to investigate this issue. Here is the link to the information on our website about the committee
Minister for Health Greg Hunt has established an expert committee, led by the Chief Medical Officer, to investigate this issue. Here is the link to the information on our website about the committee
BCNA is working with the Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) to ensure the committee understands the financial hardship that can result from out-of-pocket medical expenses. You can help us illustrate how bill shock affects thousands of Australians year after year by taking the CHF survey here.
We are also calling on people to share their experience of bill shock. These stories will help us to highlight the extent of the problem and shape solutions for the future. Let me know if you are happy for me to pass your details onto our policy team or you can email them directly at [email protected]