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.
AHPRA releases draft mandatory reporting guidelines The proposed changes are a result of legislation that was passed by the Queensland Parliament earlier this year amid protests from medical groups.
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.
Changes to food labelling considered in fight against obesity But is it enough in an obesogenic environment?
Convenience store push to sell medicines met with pharmacist resistance But should restrictions on pharmacy- and pharmacist-only medicine be reviewed?
NDIS review to streamline processes The Federal Government has announced a thorough assessment of the scheme, designed to cut red tape and reduce wait times.
What does the new patient charter mean for general practice? newsGP examines how the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights can help improve processes and doctor–patient relations.
Reduced regulation to boost large medicinal cannabis projects Red tape for projects valued at over $50 million will be slashed under a Federal Government bid to push the fledgling industry forward.
Eliminating stigma in practice Stigma and discrimination can be significant barriers to healthcare for marginalised patients – but a new resource aims to help practitioners identify these barriers, and break through them.
Fifty per cent of total deaths potentially avoidable: Report Many avoidable deaths could have been potentially prevented by individualised care, or treated through existing primary or hospital care.