Patient out-of-pocket costs climb The tripling of bulk billing incentives ‘made a significant impact’ but patient costs have risen by almost 6% regardless, says the RACGP as it demands more funding.
Brother-sister GP duo going into business They grew up together, followed the same career path, and now Jay and Emma Shoemaker have opened a medical centre together in Hobart.
Government defers CDM Medicare item changes The concerns of GPs have been listened to, resulting in the Commonwealth delaying chronic disease management funding changes to 1 July next year.
Inspiring Tasmanian GP expands female-led clinic Dr Mary Lumsden longed for a workplace that worked for her, so she made one herself, and now her practice is going from strength to strength.
‘Overhaul My Health Record’: Health of the Nation preview One third of GPs have rarely or never used My Health Record, according to the first findings to be released from the new 2024 RACGP report.
Help shape the next general practice standards Member feedback will inform the next edition Standards, to help ensure the new indicators are reflective of Australian general practices.
GP jumps into the ‘Deep End’ for Churchill Fellowship A movement in Scotland connecting GPs working in the most deprived communities has inspired Dr Tim Senior to create more networks at home.
Study finds 20% of UK GPs now using AI in practice The research found some GPs are using unregulated technologies, such as ChatGPT, not just for admin, but in diagnosis and treatment.
ACT Labor commits to training and payroll tax relief The RACGP welcomes the party’s election vows, including expanding GPs’ role in ADHD diagnosis and bulk-billing incentives.
Latest FRACGP exam report released This year’s final Key Feature Problem had a pass rate of almost 68%, highlighting the merit of preparation and readiness to sit the exam.