Rebates are falling, but that doesn't explain fee growth

Change in average payment, December 2012 to June 2026, adjusted for inflation.

Adjusted for inflation. Figures represent 12-month rolling averages to account for seasonal changes. Figures represent average cost per service and do not account for any changes in composition of service types.
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