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.
AHPRA changes IMG English language tests Doctors from 30 countries will no longer have to sit a test and, for those who do, the writing score will be reduced, but the RACGP is concerned.
AHPRA cuts fees for practitioners taking parental leave GPs who have taken six months of parental, disability, or carer’s leave can soon apply for a 30% rebate on their annual registration.
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.
Complaints against AHPRA on the rise The National Health Practitioner Ombudsman has detailed concerns about how vexatious notifications are handled as their numbers spike.
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.
AHPRA notifications rise by 14.2% The medical watchdog’s annual report reveals 5.9% of medical practitioners received a notification last year, with clinical care the most common complaint.
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’.
RACGP calls for regulation overhaul amid growing complexity It says significant changes are needed to complaints handling, accreditation and governance, as a review works to ‘streamline and harmonise’.
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.