Time’s up on urban–rural ACC payment disparity, new contract on the cards

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Time’s up on urban–rural ACC payment disparity, new contract on the cards

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NZMA points to large disparities in the way ACC pays urban versus rural general practices
The corporation has historically paid higher fees to rural practices. The rationale has been the higher costs associated with being required to delive, Kate Baddock, NZMA chair Kate Baddock says ACC’s Cost of Treatment Regulations are no longer fit for purpose