‘Overdue but welcome’ Government response to reproductive health calls GPs could soon play a bigger role in reproductive care after the Government backed dozens of recommendations to enable greater access and affordability.
First no gap fee private hospital opens in Melbourne As the healthcare landscape continues to shift, specific private health insurance holders can visit the hospital with no out-of-pocket costs, but one GP expert says ‘the devil is in the detail’.
New ad campaign to ‘raise the profile’ of primary healthcare The RACGP helped launch the first-of-its-kind Federal Government campaign at Parliament House, spruiking the diversity of general practice.
MYEFO 2024: What will the impact be for general practice? This year’s Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook includes updates on funding for chronic disease management, workforce, and mental health.
Cerebral palsy rates fall amid healthcare advances New research finds its birth prevalence has dropped by a third in 20 years, with GPs playing a crucial role in screening and antenatal care.
Hypertension costing Australia $1.2 billion a year Researchers are calling for overhauled policies to reduce treatment costs and increase care access, with pharmacy fees making up 51% of spending.
Medical Dean’s parting words of wisdom Professor Richard Murray has spent the last 20 years at the forefront of medical education, his advice is to ‘follow what has meaning’.
GPs advocate for central role in youth justice The RACGP is calling for a health-first approach, with support for patients with neurodevelopmental disorders, for cultural connection, and a raised age of criminal responsibility.
National stroke report a call for action With the billion-dollar impact of stroke uncovered, and rates predicted to rise, experts are calling for urgent investment into prevention.
City PBS prescription rates double those in very remote areas One GP says there simply are not enough remote doctors, as new data finds the people living there are accessing medication at a much lower rate.