How will a changing nation affect Australia’s GPs? Social researcher Mark McCrindle outlines how demographics and technology will impact healthcare delivery.
A look into the future of general practice The RACGP’s Vision addresses a range of issues and pressures facing Australian health.
Rural–urban healthcare gulf still wide: AIHW The health gap between Australia’s cities, regions and remote areas remains wide, according to new data from the AIHW.
Primary healthcare steering group revealed The 12-person panel will guide primary care reforms covered in the Federal Government’s Long Term National Health Plan.
Peak medical bodies united in support of Medevac law The RACGP has joined medical colleges around Australia in calling on Federal Parliament to maintain existing laws.
Use of general practice and enhanced primary care services rising Data on Medicare-subsidised health services shows Australians are visiting GPs more, with general practice representing one in three services used.
AI can diagnose ‘just as well as human doctors’ – but cannot replace them New research suggests the diagnostic skills of artificial intelligence are on par with doctors, but Dr Evelyn Lewin believes the patient–doctor relationship can never be replicated by technology.
Primary care funding close to a third of total health expenditure Australian health expenditure of more than $185 billion in 2017–18 reflects a small increase from previous years, new AIHW figures show.
RACGP provides in-principle support for continuance of Medevac laws The RACGP expressed support for the intent of the Medevac legislation at a Senate hearing this week.
Medicare confirms validity of electronic referrals A six-month push for information has provided clarity on the previously murky area of Medicare rebates derived from electronic referrals.