Survival improving via cancer screening – but participation low GPs are at the frontline to promote increased participation rates.
More flexible rural generalist training The RACGP is helping to make it easier for Australia’s future GPs to choose additional skills training.
RACGP President on rural generalist disappointment Dr Harry Nespolon says overlooking the RACGP is not a good start for greater collaboration on rural health.
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.
Future-proofing the general practice workforce The Practice Experience Program offers a number of benefits for non-vocationally registered doctors – and applications are now open.
Workforce Incentive Program: What will the new year bring? newsGP summarises the changes to government workforce incentives coming into effect in 2020.
Department of Health tackles concern over PIP QI requirements The DoH has issued a clarification regarding GP concerns over a perceived requirement for practices to develop their own data-extraction software.
RACGP launches new program for specialist IMGs The new PEP Specialist Stream provides enhanced support to specialist international medical graduates.
Government urged to subsidise flu shot for under five-year-olds The Victorian Health Minister echoes PBAC recommendations to include flu vaccinations for children under five years.
Practice owners encouraged to boost PEP participation Expressions of interest for the Practice Experience Program are now open, with applications for the 2020 intake open from 19 August.