Medicare compliance is ramping up: What GPs need to know The Department of Health is cracking down on Medicare compliance. Medico-legal expert Sara Bird has some recommendations to help GPs.
PIP QI fact sheet clears up uncertainty Released by the Department of Health, the fact sheet seeks to address concerns raised by the RACGP and the wider profession.
Cautious welcome for new integrated mental health care plan Advocates have praised the Government’s plan to better integrate Australia’s mental health system, but RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon feels questions remain.
Practice owners encouraged to boost PEP participation Expressions of interest for the Practice Experience Program are now open, with applications for the 2020 intake open from 19 August.
RACGP Queensland Fellowship and Awards ceremony held in Townsville The college signalled its commitment to rural and remote practice by choosing the North Queensland city for the ceremony and other key events.
The value of patient feedback Dr Ken McCroary has found the process of collecting and assessing feedback has benefited not just his patients, but his entire practice.
What does the new patient charter mean for general practice? newsGP examines how the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights can help improve processes and doctor–patient relations.
Compass: Pointing towards elimination of cervical cancer Dr Lara Roeske talks to newsGP about a large-scale trial to assess the new screening program and help make it even more effective.
GPs urged to show caution when joining PIP QI The Federal Government program will inject $200 million into primary care, but what do practice owners need to be aware of before signing up?