Push to devolve COVID care to GPs as Victoria faces huge caseload GPs will directly care for mild coronavirus cases under a new pilot program designed to reduce pressure on the health system as the state struggles with more than 7500 active cases.
Be wary of organisations circumventing telehealth criteria: RACGP Services are reportedly trying to blindside GPs and side step recent MBS reforms to telehealth.
‘You can show a lot of compassion over the phone’ As more patients make use of telehealth, the ability to deliver bad news over the phone is becoming increasingly important.
MBS telehealth reform extended to medical deputising services Patients will be able to access bulk-billed telehealth consultations through approved medical deputising services, but under tight restrictions.
Legislative changes for MBS telehealth items newsGP outlines the new changes to MBS telehealth items, which are set to take effect from Monday 20 July.
New reforms could help secure the future of telehealth Quality and continuity are at the centre of the decision to restrict MBS access to a patient’s regular GP or practice, according to the RACGP.
Electronic prescribing enters testing phase ahead of rollout Simple, fast and secure – that’s what GPs are hoping for as the new era of electronic prescribing nears.
Government restricts telehealth MBS access to a patient’s regular GP The RACGP has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision, which comes after months of strong college advocacy.
RACGP calls for urgent overhaul of telehealth A surge in ‘pop-up’ services raises concerns for outcomes and practice viability, according to RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon.
What will the new financial year bring for general practice? Variations to indexation and telehealth items are among the key changes coming into effect from 1 July.