‘Who will care for all Australians?’ Major parties pushed to show their hands ahead of election The RACGP has challenged both sides of politics to reveal their primary healthcare policies, placing full-page ads in multiple major newspapers.
Lines drawn for election healthcare battle Labor has accused the Federal Government of ‘giving up’ on healthcare funding following the launch of the Coalition’s long-term national health plan.
GPs around Australia getting political With the Federal Election looming, Australia’s GPs are campaigning for change.
Would voluntary patient enrolment take Australia towards UK-style capitation? A new incentive scheme to enrol patients with chronic conditions is tipped to be in next week’s Federal Budget. newsGP explores what patient enrolment might mean for health outcomes.
Calls for increased funding for longer consultations GPs are calling for at least an 18.5% increase in funding for consultations longer than 20 minutes.
Commercial sensitivity or patient protection? Secrecy and medicine safety Researchers have identified an information gap between pharmacological companies and Australian clinicians on the potential safety risks of medicines.
Productivity Commission admits to $3.6b error EXCLUSIVE: The Commission has been forced to update its 2019 Report on Government Services after omitting billions in historical primary care funding.
RACGP seeks member input on its updated Vision The Vision forms the basis of the college’s ongoing advocacy strategy for delivery of quality healthcare.
Voluntary Assisted Dying information sessions announced As the implementation of voluntary assisted dying approaches in Victoria, GPs will be able to learn more about the process and what it means for them.
RACGP backs call for medical transfer of asylum seekers and refugees The RACGP has commended Dr Kerryn Phelps on her bill designed to provide better medical care for people being held on Nauru and Manus Island.