More rural medical student placements on the way Funding of $114 million has been set aside to allow 80 additional training places in regional areas each year.
‘Valuable’ Senator meeting hailed as a success RACGP representatives said important advocacy topics were covered, including extended dispensing, Medicare rebates and GP workforce.
RACGP moves to shore up wavering support for 60-day dispensing Amid reports of crossbenchers becoming wary of the reform, the college has co-signed an open letter outlining the expected benefits for both patients and the primary care system.
Health of the Nation: Last chance to help shape RACGP advocacy Attracting and retaining the general practice workforce is a key focus of this year’s survey, which is due to close on 31 May.
Budget ‘excellent’ for remote healthcare: RACGP Rural Chair Associate Professor Michael Clements shares his view on measures for areas disproportionately affected by workforce and chronic health issues.
Budget reveals $5.7 billion general practice investment Funding will go towards the creation of a new level E consultation item, rebate indexation, telehealth, the bulk billing incentive, and multidisciplinary care.
Pharmacy Guild’s medicines shortage ‘scare campaign’ called out The lobby group has continued to claim that 60-day dispensing will lead to a medicines shortage – but Government figures say otherwise.
‘Guide the future of the profession’: Health of the Nation returns General practice workforce will be a major focus of this year’s survey, which helps to inform and support RACGP advocacy efforts.
In Practice: Update on medicine shortages reforms The TGA has provided information on expanded powers to import and supply important discontinued medicines under section 19A.
How regional practices are responding to the sector’s top challenges SPONSORED: Research suggests financial sustainability and workforce shortages are disproportionately impacting rural and remote clinics.