AHPRA set to gauge doctors’ views of its role The regulator will use a different approach from its most recent survey, which found doctors had the least positive view of its work.
General practice spending falls by $800m in one year New Productivity Commission figures, which predate the start of the tripled bulk billing incentive, also show a notable dip in the remote workforce.
RACGP President outlines vision for Australian healthcare On Medicare’s 40th birthday and in front of the nation’s top decisionmakers, Dr Nicole Higgins said GPs must be better acknowledged and resourced for their critical work.
New figures show early impact of tripled bulk billing incentive There has been a 2.1% rise in bulk billing rates nationally, with regional areas recording significantly higher increases.
RACGP unveils key asks ahead of Federal Budget Annual children’s health checks, increased funding for longer consultations, and support for practice growth are all on the college’s wish list.
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.
In Practice: GP input sought for cancer guidelines GPs are invited to have their say on two new draft clinical guidelines for pancreatic cancer, which will inform a national strategy.
Momentum builds behind payroll tax petition The new petition will ensure the controversial policy is debated in Parliament, provided it reaches 10,000 signatures by the end of the month.
Three in four doctors not confident navigating Medicare: Poll Ongoing improvements in education for GPs about MBS requirements remain essential, according to the RACGP President.
In Practice: New digital assignment of benefit form A digital approval form is now available to support electronic assignment of benefit for telehealth services.