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.