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.
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.