‘A good news story’: RACGP welcomes rural training boost Regional and rural areas are set to benefit from a $90 million injection for the setup of six new medical school programs.
Payroll tax should be top of National Cabinet agenda: RACGP The college says a singular set of rules need to be established to keep practice doors open, labelling the status quo ‘a joke, at best’.
New Board member inspired by ‘unique position’ Pay, leave and wellbeing are front of mind for the RACGP’s newly appointed Chair of GPs in Training.
‘I’ve enjoyed it immensely’: Bruce Willett reflects The outgoing RACGP Vice President sat down with newsGP to discuss his advocacy, favourite memories and proudest moments.
In Practice: Demystifying Medicare The RACGP has prepared responses to a broad range of questions around the MBS, which members can access via the college website.
Call for GPs to inform key submission An upcoming review brings opportunity to influence healthcare reform and the future of primary care – and the RACGP wants member input.
All resolutions passed at 66th RACGP AGM Members voted to usher through a number of amendments to the college’s Constitution, as well as updates to director and President remuneration.
In Practice: PSR Bill passes Supported by the RACGP, the new legislation makes key amendments to clarify and improve administration of the scheme.
Cash-strapped Aussies skipping the GP But with almost four in every five general practice services being bulk billed, there are fears much of this cost-avoidance is due to perception, rather than reality.
Funding available for nurse-delivered, team-based care Incentive payments are being offered to help establish nurse clinics that contribute to building the capacity of primary healthcare teams.