02 Feb 2023
COVID vaccination billing streamlined
Medicare rebates for COVID-19 vaccination have increased to compensate for the removal of booster and PIP payments.
02 Feb 2023
Positive meeting gives hope for payroll tax exemptions
The Queensland Treasurer has told RACGP representatives that all options remain open and that he would like it discussed at National Cabinet.
01 Feb 2023
RACGP payroll tax media blitz continues
The college has taken out full-page ads in major Sydney newspapers ahead of the NSW election, urging the Premier to not ‘kill off’ general practice.
31 Jan 2023
RACGP calls for support as patients face ‘impossible choice’
Investment is needed now as long-term reforms will not arrive quickly enough for some people, the college’s pre-Budget submission says.
31 Jan 2023
Limited evidence behind decision to cut long phone consultations
Health researchers want longer phone consultations to be reinstated, saying there was ‘little evidence’ to support the change.
30 Jan 2023
Reports of ‘million-dollar’ GP packages labelled canary in the workforce coalmine
The Shire of Quairading is the latest local council to dig into its own pockets in a desperate attempt to source a GP – but the RACGP Rural Chair predicts it will not be the last.
27 Jan 2023
Last call for dementia plan feedback
The Department of Health and Aged Care is requesting views from clinicians and the wider public for a 10-year plan to address a growing health issue.
27 Jan 2023
‘Very exciting’: Tasmania GPs in training trial welcomed
A new trial announced by the Prime Minister aims to give rural GPs in training more certainty as they work towards Fellowship.
26 Jan 2023
Significant impact’ of GPs recognised
Nine current and former GPs have received official Australia Day Honours for their services to medicine and the community.
26 Jan 2023
Telehealth expansion ‘informed by robust policy’: Audit
Auditors have examined a shift described as ‘10 years of reform in only 10 days,’ and issued several recommendations to Government.