RACGP President unveils long-term vision for telehealth Dr Karen Price presented the keynote address at the National Telehealth Summit, where she emphatically stated it is ‘here to stay’.
GPs want telehealth clarity Department of Health compliance letters have been sent to confused GPs who have been ‘caught out’ by rules around MBS claiming.
Improving COVID vaccine rollout top of RACGP advocacy list Dr Michael Wright details the college’s recent behind-the-scenes advocacy work.
COVID a ‘stimulus’ for increased uptake of secure messaging But is the Australian healthcare system ready?
Criticism of GPs’ refusal to treat some infant patients in-person a ‘cheap shot’ Many GPs who ask that young patients be tested for COVID-19 before treating them in-person believe they are simply following state-issued health advice.
Federal Government responds to calls to extend telehealth The extension is part of $1.1 billion in funding to ‘build on Australia’s existing response to COVID-19’.
‘Uncharacteristic’ Queensland CHO letter leaves GPs confused Dr Jeanette Young encouraged GPs to see more patients face-to-face, including those with respiratory symptoms, suggesting a lack of in-person consultations has led to a rise in ED presentations.
RACGP works to change telehealth MBS compliance approach The campaign is due to begin within weeks, but the college has strongly recommended that it be shelved.
‘Remarkable’ primary care response to COVID proves invaluable GPs have played an integral role in Australia’s response to COVID-19, a new study featured in AJGP has found.
RACGP calls for telehealth extension until long-term solution finalised While practices grapple with the logistical challenges of the upcoming COVID vaccine rollout, questions remain over the future of telehealth.