MBS changes for GPs from 1 July newsGP summarises key changes the new financial year will bring for general practice.
Government announces new vaccine counselling MBS item number The new Medicare item will provide patients over 50 with a $38.75 rebate when receiving COVID vaccine counselling from their GP.
GP launches petition against ‘unfair’ MBS changes to telehealth Dr Todd Cameron is adamant mandating use of video technology for consults longer than 20 minutes will create a barrier for patients with chronic and complex health needs.
COVID’s impact on health service usage, rebates and scripts How many MBS services have been used, PBS prescriptions dispensed, and Government benefits paid during the pandemic?
RACGP questions smoking cessation MBS items The proposed temporary Medicare item numbers risk fragmentation at the expense of comprehensive primary care, the college has warned.
Inaugural engageGP event allows member voices to be heard The RACGP-hosted virtual member forum discussed general practice advocacy and allowed college leaders to outline some long-term strategies.
Significant increase in palliative care services provided at home Medicare-subsidised in-home palliative care services almost doubled between 2015–16 and 2019–20, according to a new AIHW report.
RACGP welcomes $1.8b in primary care funding But President Dr Karen Price has said more support is needed to maintain and improve quality GP patient services.
Full clarity on telehealth extension not expected until Federal Budget But the Department of Health has revealed which mental health phone consultation MBS item numbers will remain beyond 30 June.
Longer phone consultations not part of telehealth extension Medicare support for phone consultations longer than 20 minutes will end after 30 June, provoking a strong response from the RACGP.