Which July Medicare changes will impact GPs? With the new financial year almost upon us, newsGP sums up the key changes to MBS item numbers from the beginning of next month.
Government unveils $50 million primary care research initiative The funding will aim to ‘drive innovative models of primary care’ as part of the ongoing push to reform Medicare.
Medicare subsidy rate hits historic low Figures show a huge shift in MBS subsidy rates among specialists outside of general practice, and large regional variations.
RACGP raises questions over impending PSR changes A representative says the college supports greater transparency and fairness around compliance, but notes the approach must be balanced.
New Medicare compliance GP resource The RACGP has a new MBS education webpage to help GPs stay up to date with Medicare resources and compliance in one central location.
Federal Budget 2023–24: The detailed breakdown for GPs The long-awaited Budget contained some unequivocally good news for general practice, following long-term RACGP advocacy.
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.
RACGP advocates for gender equality in healthcare The college has recommended a series of measures to the Government aimed at improving access to quality care for women and other disadvantaged groups.
RACGP takes payroll tax fight to Canberra College leaders have urged politicians in the nation’s capital to intervene on a ‘sick tax’ they say threatens access to GP care – and are calling on members to join the cause.
‘The result of years of neglect’: Bulk billing freefall continues Just over a third of bulk billing clinics are taking on new patients, according to newly published survey results.