Minister urges GPs to claim bulk billing millions Around $140 million remains ‘on the table’ following the introduction of the tripled bulk-billing incentive last year.
GP feedback sought to shape the future of MBS The DoHAC is reviewing common MBS time-tiered items for primary care, and the RACGP wants members’ input to ensure a strong future.
DoHAC details vitamin B12 testing changes The Department has further revealed what will change when it amends vitamin B12 testing and urine examination MBS items next year.
Calls to delay changes to B12 testing Potential changes to item descriptors, fees and claim frequencies are scheduled for July, but doctors are calling for further consultation, saying ‘additional red tape for GPs should be avoided’.
Go-to Medicare guide aims to arm GPs with confidence A new RACGP-backed resource provides clarity on Medicare’s principles and mechanisms to support navigation of, and compliance with, the complex system.
New Chair for RACGP Funding and Health System Reform Associate Professor Rashmi Sharma is stepping up at a ‘pivotal moment for the profession’ and has shared her goals for the future.
Challenges facing newly arrived doctors in spotlight An Australian Medical Council survey has highlighted ongoing barriers for IMGs as the impact of Government reforms kick in.
In Practice: Member Engagement Survey reminder Members are encouraged to complete the 10-minute RACGP survey to ensure the issues that matter most to them are prioritised by the college.
‘Unprecedented’ demand on PBAC forces extra meeting Its capacity has been exceeded by a ‘huge pipeline of new medicines’, after companies put forward a record number of submissions.
Medicare watchdog repayments soar by $10m The PSR recouped $32 million from negotiated agreements and determinations last year, often through doctors’ ‘lack of clinical input and poor record keeping’.