RACGP President calls for immediate end to co-claiming crackdown GPs treat each patient as a person, not a statistic. Dr Harry Nespolon has called on the Department of Health to treat GPs with the same respect.
‘Nudge’ letters in spotlight amid GP push back on compliance campaign Concern over the Government approach has seen thousands join the backlash against the latest letter targeting mental and physical health co-claiming.
Softer tone in new compliance letter after RACGP questions Hundreds of GPs will receive a warning letter this week around mental health treatment items, triggering RACGP concerns over targeting.
COAG Health Council announces new policy directions The directions are designed to provide clarity on what AHPRA and the National Boards must analyse when considering action against a practitioner.
NDIS report details mass delays, confusion The review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme contains 29 recommendations designed to reduce wait times and improve services.
Minister denies more than 1200 people died waiting for NDIS Minister for the NDIS Stuart Robert disputes the interpretation of the figures, reported by the agency itself during Senate estimates.
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme updates to start 2020 The safety net threshold has been lowered, while a new drug that provides a treatment option for patients with advanced breast cancer has been added.
NDIS receives $105.9 m boost The significant funding injection was revealed alongside the new NDIA Board, which comprises mostly reappointments but lacks a GP presence.
GP poll: Iron infusions in general practice Would appropriate remuneration encourage you to offer this service more often?
Updated MBS fee summary: What GPs need to know The RACGP’s comprehensive listing of rebates for general practice services subsidised under Medicare, including recent key changes, is now available.