RACGP seeks member feedback on Standards Does the current definition of a general practice reflect all contemporary general practices? The college is asking GPs to have their say.
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.
PIP payments for those affected by bushfire A number of measures have been implemented to support general practices and other healthcare services directly touched by bushfires.
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.
Extension for PIP QI applications Practices experiencing delays in either submitting data or securing a time-limited exemption may now submit a late application for payment.
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.