Almost 80% of GPs concerned over urgent care model: Poll While some GPs have expressed support for the clinics, many are now raising concerns about the model’s potential to negatively impact and strain the already limited GP workforce.
In Practice: RACGP Close the Gap Day event The theme, ‘Agency, Leadership, Reform’, highlights the role of leaders in improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
RACGP urges red tape reduction for GPs A college submission has highlighted the risks of forcing extensive admin burdens onto GPs through ‘onerous’ compliance activities.
RACGP to host national Medicare funding webinar Members are invited to ask questions and provide feedback, helping to shape the college’s response to recent Medicare election promises.
Where will Labor’s 50 planned urgent care clinics be located? A re-elected Labor Government will spend $644 million to roll out extra bulk-billing UCCs across Australia by mid-2026. But the RACGP has concerns.
In Practice: Call to join funding reform working groups The RACGP is seeking members to join Funding and Health System Reform Working Groups on business viability and compliance.
Conference spotlights future of general practice The RACGP’s Clinical Update was an opportunity to highlight what is working well, and how this can be used to set up a robust future.
What do GPs really think of the $8.5b Medicare investment? It is being touted as an unprecedented injection of funding – here’s how GPs from across the country are reacting to the Labor Party’s announcement.
Historic $8.5b Medicare investment explained Exactly what do the major parties’ commitments include and how will a promise to make ‘nine out of 10 visits to the GP free’ impact practices?
Changes in the works for general practice accreditation GPs are being encouraged to give their feedback on proposed changes to the National General Practice Accreditation Scheme.