‘Professional attendance’ a sticking point in COVID vaccine rollout More than 5000 general practices have put their hand up to take part in the nationwide vaccination program, but questions over MBS rebate requirements could stall momentum.
COVID vaccination EOIs give general practices ‘a seat at the table’ The RACGP is encouraging practices to submit their expression of interest, along with any concerns around the proposed delivery and funding model.
Aged care component added to college MBS tool The RACGP guide will make it easier for GPs to navigate new aged care item numbers added late last year.
Has the pandemic changed the way people utilise health services? The AIHW has released a series of reports outlining how COVID-19 changed the way Australians used health services in 2019–20.
Boosting GP stewardship through block funding The MBS is set for a shake-up, with the Review Taskforce recommending more use of block or blended payment models rather than fee-for-service funding.
New MBS tool ‘just what the doctor ordered’ The RACGP’s new interactive resource will make it easier for GPs to navigate the increasingly complex Medicare Benefits Schedule.
‘Nudge’ letters to take supportive tone following RACGP push More than 1000 GPs who were sent a letter regarding musculoskeletal diagnostic imaging requests are set to receive a more educative follow-up.
MBS updates GPs need to know A number of changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule came into effect on 1 November.
GPs should still be interpreting ECGs: Cardiac committee chair Confusion over the MBS change continues, as Professor Richard Harper tells newsGP the wording of the controversial new item number ‘could have been better framed’ – and should be formally changed.
Department of Health says ECG interpretation still allowed in ‘bizarre’ claim There is growing confusion over the recent DoH decision to effectively strip GPs of the ability to bill Medicare for the interpretation of ECGs.