Should patients determine their own gap fee? New research suggests a ‘patient-chosen gap payment’ model could potentially generate almost $1.5 billion in revenue for general practice.
Telehealth pushes bulk-billing to record levels But, average out-of-pocket costs for patients continue to increase.
‘We don’t want to be bulk-billing clinics’ As many independently owned clinics report financial strain amid the COVID-19 pandemic, GPs have expressed fears for the viability of their practices.
Government loosens telehealth billing restrictions GPs are now able to apply their usual billing practices to telehealth items for a wide range of patients.
RACGP secures $500m to help general practice fight coronavirus In the most far-reaching change for general practice in a generation, telehealth will be broadened to include all Australians and new incentives introduced to keep GPs and patients safe during the pandemic.
Workforce Incentive Program: What will the new year bring? newsGP summarises the changes to government workforce incentives coming into effect in 2020.
Government releases detailed breakdown of bulk-billing rates Find out how your practice compares to the rest of your electorate.
Rural bulk-billing eligibility set to change Medicare billing incentives will change for GPs outside the major cities, as the DoH modifies the way it classifies rural and remote areas.
Decrease in funding a ‘turning point for general practices’ A steady decline in bulk-billing rates can be attributed to under-funding and the cost of running a practice, experts told newsGP.
Questions raised over new crackdown on after-hours GP service A key health watchdog is investigating Australia’s largest after-hours GP service in the first ever inquiry into a company rather than individual doctors.