Decrease in funding a ‘turning point for general practices’ A steady decline in bulk-billing rates can be attributed to under-funding and the cost of running a practice, experts told newsGP.
Questions raised over new crackdown on after-hours GP service A key health watchdog is investigating Australia’s largest after-hours GP service in the first ever inquiry into a company rather than individual doctors.
Proposed data-matching laws could lead to excessive monitoring of GPs: RACGP The sweeping new laws would, if passed, allow the Federal Government to match datasets from the Medicare Benefits Schedule and Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
How can GPs stay safe amid increasing scrutiny of billing? Medico-legal adviser Nerissa Ferrie has a few tips on how to bill appropriately and stay protected.
New resource to foster patients’ financial health literacy A new RACGP-endorsed guide aims to help patients understand health costs and empower their discussions around medical fees.
Declining rural bulk-billing rates a sign of worse to come: RACGP Falling numbers outside the major cities ‘show that Medicare is under pressure’.
Bulk-billing rates dropping throughout rural Australia The declining rural numbers come as the Government announces Australia’s overall bulk billing is ‘at record levels’.
Reducing value disparity in the MBS The RACGP has reiterated its support for time-tiered items for other medical specialists, and the simplification of case conferencing items.
Explainer: Bulk-billing rates are at record highs – or are they? newsGP examines a contentious issue ahead of the Federal Election.
RACGP President questions Government bulk-billing rates Dr Harry Nespolon said the actual figures are ‘potentially embarrassing’ for the Federal Government.