Closing health gaps for people with mental illness People with mental health concerns often have worse outcomes in physical health, but a change in the way care is funded and delivered could help.
Difficulty accessing the NDIS blamed for unspent $1.6 billion The Government has cited slower-than-expected uptake of the scheme, but experts say bureaucracy and administrative issues have blocked access.
Greater support for mental health of emergency responders New funding is expected to help develop support services for more than 300,000 police, security and emergency services personnel.
What do the MBS Taskforce recommendations mean for general practice? Dr Michael Wright, Chair of RACGP Expert Committee – Funding and Health System Reform, talks to newsGP about the recommendations for general practice and the college’s response.
MBS review recommends time-tiered billing for specialists The taskforce investigating how doctors bill Medicare made the recommendations following RACGP calls for parity.
Measles alert for Melbourne Vic’s Department of Health and Human Services issued an alert after a man who visited Box Hill Hospital last week was diagnosed with measles.
Mental health processes a major aspect of life insurance overhaul Consumer experience of the life insurance industry is set to improve, particularly in claims and assessments for mental health conditions.
It takes a team to deliver quality rural maternity services Dr Ayman Shenouda outlines a possible solution to a growing issue.
MBS Review Taskforce publishes recommendations in general practice report The Taskforce has released its report from the General Practice and Primary Care Clinical Committee.
Cheaper access to diabetes products for more than 600,000 Australians Changes to items listed on the National Diabetes Services Scheme could save patients up to $126 a year.