11 Apr 2023

Doubts over Guild push to reduce medicine co-payment

The RACGP’s President says the initiative, which will cost taxpayers more than $900 million over four years, will do little to reduce costs for patients and taxpayers.

11 Apr 2023

The hidden medico-legal risks of sharing information electronically

The use of electronic communication in general practice is essential, but just how risky is sending emails or electronic pathology referrals?

11 Apr 2023

Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Policy and Methods Review Consultation

Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Policy and Methods Review Consultation

10 Apr 2023

Health Minister responds to RACGP concerns over latest compliance campaign

Mark Butler has sought to provide clarity over letters sent to nearly 600 GPs who were co-claiming MBS item 10997 with Chronic Disease Management items.

10 Apr 2023

Risky business – Managing residual CVD risk

SPONSORED: Optimal detection and control of known risk factors is the cornerstone of cardiovascular disease prevention.

08 Apr 2023

Extension of ‘high risk’ GP telehealth exemption for referrals

Updated information from the Department of Health advising of an extension to the exemption with updated factsheets to come soon.

06 Apr 2023

Online gambling now a pervasive threat that needs to be stopped

In an MJA article this week the AMA President and Chair of Mental Health Committee show online gambling has become a big problem for Australians and urge action to curb the advertising of online gambling products.

06 Apr 2023

Compliance review vindicates doctors, dismissing claims of widespread rorting

An independent review into Medicare compliance has found no evidence of the $8 billion fraud alleged by the media last year

06 Apr 2023

The challenges of night shifts

Drs4Drs have some advice for keeping well while working night shifts.

06 Apr 2023

AMA calls for safer, healthier and more supportive work environments for hospital doctors

A new position statement from the AMA maintains doctors’ safety and wellbeing at their workplace is closely linked with the quality of care delivered to patients and can impact clinical care outcomes.