07 Dec 2023
In Practice: General practice incentives survey
GPs are being asked to contribute to a new review focused on the effectiveness and impact of the existing incentives program.
07 Dec 2023
NDIS ‘overhaul’ on the way: Report
Sustainability and unity are at the centre of 26 recommendations that aim to improve the lives of all Australians with disability, not just those on the NDIS.
07 Dec 2023
GPs need more support managing eating disorders: Poll
One expert believes general practice can ‘make a huge impact’ by using available resources to help patients and navigate referrals.
06 Dec 2023
It’s never too early’: Dementia diagnosis in the spotlight
SPONSORED: A dementia diagnosis can be difficult for patients and GPs alike, but early interventions are proving key to improving lives.
07 Dec 2023
Rural GP shortage ‘matter of urgency’ for Health Minister
The lack of healthcare outside Australia’s city limits was a chief concern at the most recent meeting between the RACGP and Mark Butler.
06 Dec 2023
National Cabinet signs off workforce funding boost
Part of a new $1.2 billion Medicare package will go towards the Kruk Review recommendations, the Prime Minister has said.
06 Dec 2023
‘A good news story’: RACGP welcomes rural training boost
Regional and rural areas are set to benefit from a $90 million injection for the setup of six new medical school programs.
07 Dec 2023
Re-consent needed for ‘critical’ data resource
An RACGP committee has granted MedicineInsight ‘ethics approval’, but practices must sign up again to participate.
05 Dec 2023
Doctors criticise strategy’s fossil fuel omission
The Government released the Australia’s first National Health and Climate Strategy this week – but some GPs believe it does not go far enough.
05 Dec 2023
Payroll tax should be top of National Cabinet agenda: RACGP
The college says a singular set of rules need to be established to keep practice doors open, labelling the status quo ‘a joke, at best’.