09 Feb 2023
Health Minister challenged on ‘Robodebt’ compliance letters
A prominent GP has voiced his frustration with the department’s latest compliance letter campaign directly to Mark Butler during a live radio segment.
08 Feb 2023
Medicare wellbeing scrutinised at National Press Club
The RACGP President was front and centre as a panel of experts considered the issues facing Medicare, as well as some of the suggested solutions.
08 Feb 2023
How GPs are finding new ways to do more with technology
SPONSORED: Against a backdrop of elevated patient demand, labour shortages and rising costs, general practices are doing more with less.
07 Feb 2023
Nearly 600 GPs to be sent Medicare compliance letters
The latest campaign relates to co-claiming of chronic disease management and practice nurse support services.
07 Feb 2023
Press Club appearance to help drive conversation on Medicare reform
At a critical time for healthcare in Australia, Dr Nicole Higgins will discuss why investment is needed to safeguard the future of general practice.
06 Feb 2023
Rebate increases ‘not off the table’: Health Minister
Payments and ‘flexible funding’ for practices to employ more nurses and allied health professionals are also being considered.
06 Feb 2023
Government spending on general practice falls
Australia’s GPs are ‘busier than ever’ but expenditure per person on general practice has decreased.
03 Feb 2023
Survey shows positive signs for GPs in training
The results of this year’s Medical Training Survey are broadly encouraging for general practice, but there are a few concerning trends
03 Feb 2023
Strengthening Medicare report recommends funding longer consultations
Greater investment to support multidisciplinary teams in general practice has also been proposed, but increased Medicare rebates are not mentioned.
02 Feb 2023
Pushback against Premier’s nationwide pharmacy prescribing call
Dominic Perrottet is set to raise the topic at National Cabinet, but the RACGP is urging leaders to prioritise patient safety ahead of pharmacy profits.