Audit calls for PHN transparency overhaul Sweeping changes must be rolled out to ensure the program is accountable and consistent, according to an Audit Office investigation.
‘You’ve got to look back before you can move forward’ Truth-telling and sovereignty are vital to overcoming Indigenous health inequalities, according to a new RACGP submission.
Funding helps mobile GP clinic treating ‘forgotten’ patients roll on It is free, accessible, and non-judgemental. And for more than 20 years, Street Doctor has brought healthcare to those who would otherwise go without.
In Practice: Celebrate International Women’s Day Be part of the conversation surrounding equal opportunities for women at one of the RACGP events being hosted in all capital cities and online.
‘The world’s your oyster when you’re a rural GP’ From New Guinea to Nepal, Arnhem Land to Adelaide, an emerging leader in rural medicine says remote practice has been life changing.
Indigenous trailblazer Lowitja O’Donoghue dies aged 91 The Yankunytjatjara woman was a leading health and wellbeing advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, writes Michelle Grattan.
One year of GP training: A medical educator reflects The return to college-led training has brought new opportunities and nationwide distribution of diverse skills, an RACGP medical educator says.
DoHAC targets four areas in new compliance activity Around 100 GPs will receive letters for high MBS activity in areas including timed professional services and chronic disease management.
Pill testing could have prevented 64 festival deaths: Research The analysis was released at the same time as a separate study showing how testing recently detected three new drugs never seen before in Australia.
ACCC blocks proposed pathology merger The regulator has determined that ACL’s proposed acquisition of Healius would likely reduce competition substantially.