“On top of this, the college says rebates have not kept pace with practice costs such as staffing, rent, medical indemnity insurance, equipment, and compliance requirements.”

““Current funding settings are placing pressure on affordability and equity,” the spokesperson said, adding that without reform to Medicare rebates and investment in public dermatology services, “there’s a risk that patients with fewer financial resources, or those living in regional and outer metropolitan areas, will experience longer wait times or limited local access to care”.”