Corporate clinics report ‘remarkable’ shift away from bulk billing As few as six in 10 patients are receiving free healthcare at Australia’s largest general practice providers, the latest figures suggest.
In Practice: Last chance for President nominations Potential nominees have until 1 August to put their name forward to be the next President of the RACGP.
Updated calculator provides ‘virtual billing scenario’ The college’s new billing tool is designed to help GPs simulate their annual income to help them meet lifestyle and career goals.
In Practice: Mental health training subsidy extended GPs can access subsidised Focussed Psychological Strategies training until 30 June 2023, valued at $600.
More training the key to dementia diagnosis boost A new study has suggested bone density scans could be used to see if people have risk factors for dementia, but is it likely to prove useful for GPs?
In Practice: New billing webinar The RACGP will host a Q&A for members at the end of July centred on what practice owners should consider when choosing a billing model.
Fact sheet clarifies billing rights when using interpreters GPs and patients can access longer attendance items should the use of translation services require an extended consultation.
Your mixed billing questions answered Business sustainability has become a major issue for general practice, particularly following the Medicare freeze. Can mixed billing help?
The concern of rising out-of-pocket health costs Rising out-of-pocket health costs are a worry. But the major political parties have barely mentioned it.
In Practice: Introducing mixed billing RACGP President Dr Karen Price will next week present a webinar with Dr Emil Djakic on managing the transition to mixed billing.