Ageing population and per-person health costs to rise Australia’s five-yearly forecasting report predicts the long-term impacts of government policies and reforms over the next 40 years.
Private vs corporate: does it impact quality of general practice care? Australian researchers suggest the trend towards larger corporate owned general practices may affect access and quality of patient care – but a GP expert says the evidence is lacking.
Healthcare barriers a ‘peak risk’ for transgender people Equal healthcare access has significant value for transgender and gender-diverse people, and greatly reduces mental health issues.
Patient report awards GPs high marks Australians’ experiences with the healthcare system remain overwhelmingly positive, despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Impacts of racism on health: The GP’s role Recognising where racism is affecting patients enables GPs to deliver care that can help appropriately address the issue, according to Dr Josie Guyer.
‘Enough is enough’: Aged care sector unites to demand reform Australia needs to at least double its spending on aged care to ensure better standards now and into the future, according to a new report.
Calls to prioritise $3 billion health problem Osteoporosis Australia has rebranded to raise further awareness about bone health and the need to prevent the ‘silent disease’.
Governments spend billions more on hospitals than general practice Despite a rise in general practice investment, public hospitals still receive six times more funding.
New modelling makes billion-dollar argument for increased primary care funding PwC Australia has revealed the billions in potential savings that could be realised through healthcare reform, but RACGP President Dr Karen Price says it will require ‘conviction and courage’.
What did the RACGP advocate for in November? The college last month undertook budget and election preparations, while advocating around immunisations and aged care.