16 Mar 2023
‘Strong Culture, Strong Youth’: Close the Gap Campaign shines light on youth
To help achieve health equity and improved life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the campaign’s latest report is calling for large-scale systemic institutional reforms at a national level.
15 Mar 2023
Brisbane bulk billing rates falling fastest: Survey
A survey reveals the impact of ‘inadequate’ Medicare rebates in billing trends, with a similar shift noted across the country.
15 Mar 2023
General practices hit by Medicare claiming outage
The issues were caused by a planned system upgrade, according to Services Australia – but practices say they received no warning.
14 Mar 2023
Court rejects ‘sick tax’ appeal, politicians urged to step in
The NSW Court of Appeal has thrown out an attempt to overturn a controversial payroll tax ruling, but GPs are determined to ensure its likely impact on patients is understood.
13 Mar 2023
‘More towns without a doctor’: Increase in GPs moving from rural areas
Recent rule changes have exacerbated pressure on remote general practice, underlining the need for urgent reform, according to RACGP Rural Chair Dr Michael Clements.
10 Mar 2023
It’s a no-brainer’: Prominent backing grows for extended dispensing
In Parliament this week Dr Monique Ryan asked the Health Minister to put in place the 2018 PBAC recommendation for 60-day limits.
09 Mar 2023
Fall in bulk billing a rising concern for patients
Worries about GP costs are now one of the main issues for patients, with new bulk-billing data indicating that may rise further.
09 Mar 2023
IWD: Dr Penny Burns on the ‘significant changes’ to general practice
The 2021 Rose-Hunt Award recipient shares insights from four decades in medicine and reflects on why being a GP remains a great career for women.
08 Mar 2023
IWD: Dr Karen Nicholls on the journey towards equality
The RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Chair celebrates women who show leadership in challenging the systems in which they work.
07 Mar 2023
New way for patients to access My Health Record
An app launched this month is designed to facilitate access to medical details including vaccination histories and advance care documents.