09 Jun 2023
Government unveils $50 million primary care research initiative
The funding will aim to ‘drive innovative models of primary care’ as part of the ongoing push to reform Medicare.
08 Jun 2023
Warning over plan to bypass colleges for IMG assessment
Long shadow of ‘Dr Death’ experience in Queensland prompts concern around proposal to sideline specialist colleges in favour of the AMC.
08 Jun 2023
Medicare subsidy rate hits historic low
Figures show a huge shift in MBS subsidy rates among specialists outside of general practice, and large regional variations.
06 Jun 2023
GP in defamation battle gets pre-trial lift
Dr Adam Smith has welcomed the rejection of many imputations alleged by a naturopath, but says his life remains largely on hold.
31 May 2023
RACGP issues warning over pathology takeover bid
A merger that would create Australia’s largest pathology business could be against the best interests of patients, the ACCC has been told.
29 May 2023
Insurance cut for gender-affirming care ‘sends such a negative signal’
MDA National will no longer cover GPs initiating gender-affirming treatment for adolescents – a move that could impact patient wellbeing.
29 May 2023
AHPRA more than halves use of investigation powers
The RACGP President welcomes the shift, which follows college advocacy – but says more needs to be done to cut the time to resolve notifications.
26 May 2023
The flooded general practice governments forgot
The plight of this rural NSW clinic raises questions about government assistance for GPs at a critical time for their patients.
26 May 2023
RACGP calls for ‘more action’ following reproductive healthcare report
President Dr Nicole Higgins says the Government needs to act now to end Australia’s ‘postcode lottery’.
24 May 2023
‘Misused evidence’: Spotlight on alcohol industry submissions
New research looking at alcohol industry contributions to inform national strategy has found numerous ways science is misrepresented.