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New modelling makes billion-dollar argument for increased primary care 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?

What did the RACGP advocate for in November?

The college last month undertook budget and election preparations, while advocating around immunisations and aged care.


Australia tops international healthcare survey

Australia tops international healthcare survey

The results reaffirm the ‘outstanding’ job healthcare professionals have done amid major challenges, RACGP President Dr Karen Price said.


GPs in EDs reduce wait times, costs: study

GPs in EDs reduce wait times, costs: study

A study that co-located GPs in UK emergency departments resulted in a number of positive clinical outcomes, but what would happen in Australia?


Stigma limiting hepatitis C treatment

Stigma limiting hepatitis C treatment

Uptake has slowed despite Australians having access to highly effective treatment.


Drop in general practice funding sends ‘wrong message’

Drop in general practice funding sends ‘wrong message’

Australia has experienced modest growth in health expenditure, but Federal Government spending on unreferred medical services has declined.


Shaping the future of primary care: Budgets and telehealth

Shaping the future of primary care: Budgets and telehealth

In the second monthly column on funding advocacy, Dr Michael Wright sees positive change – but also missed opportunities.


‘Assume it’s everywhere’: aerosol fears underpin fight against COVID healthcare infections

‘Assume it’s everywhere’: aerosol fears underpin fight against COVID healthcare infections

Healthcare must learn from high staff infection rates and get ‘pandemic fit’ in case of a third wave, an expert says.


Calls for wider changes as healthcare worker COVID cases drop

Calls for wider changes as healthcare worker COVID cases drop

Advocates warn complacency could mean difficult decisions are sidelined.


Up to 80% of infected Victorian healthcare workers contracted COVID-19 at work

Up to 80% of infected Victorian healthcare workers contracted COVID-19 at work

The new statistics are vastly different to earlier government estimates of 15–20% and could increase, with hundreds of cases still under investigation.


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