Stephen Duckett speaks to ‘transformative’ long-term changes for GPs Ahead of his keynote speech at the RACGP’s upcoming Practice Owners Conference, the high-profile health economist says GPs must think about how to adapt.
Lowering your out-of-pocket expenses SPONSORED: Learn how the Doctors’ Health Fund can pay medical benefits up to the AMA list of services and fees above the MBS.
Practical details of new bulk billing program revealed New DoHAC factsheets explain how the controversial incentives program will work, how GPs’ earnings could change, and accreditation exemptions.
Is the Federal Election a ‘turning point’ for healthcare? Brandishing a Medicare card, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called a 3 May Federal Election, with GP access a central pillar for both major parties in the 2025 race to the polls.
UCCs five times more expensive than standard GP consult: Report In the wake of a new evaluation, the RACGP says the work of GPs in the clinics is valued, but it holds concerns about their cost and fragmented care.
Federal Budget 2025–26: Full breakdown for GPs Here is the detail of the significant healthcare commitments in the last Budget before the Federal Election – and what they mean for general practice.
What’s in the 2025–26 Federal Budget for GPs? The RACGP has welcomed GP workforce incentives but said while ‘it’s clear general practice is central in this year’s Budget’, there are still missed opportunities.
Push to align MBS rebate for liver fibrosis test A new application for liver scanning technology proposes a rebate of $101.70 in general practice and $141.75 for non-GP specialists.
‘Not for sale’: Australia defends PBS against US big pharma GPs welcome plans to make PBS-listed medicines even cheaper, but it comes as US pharma giants take aim at the scheme.
DoHAC reveals compliance priorities for 2025 It flagged eight areas of concern it will crack down on over the next year, including bulk billing, charging a co-payment, and duplicate payments.