July MBS changes revealed MBS indexation and the removal of COVID telehealth rebates and exemptions headline this year’s updates.
Technology to play a prominent role in GPs’ growth plans SPONSORED: Nearly three in four practices intend to upgrade existing technologies and invest in new digital tools this year.
Opioid tool aims to help GPs have ‘challenging’ conversations With prescription opioid harm on the rise in Australia and new regulations requiring annual patient reviews, ROOM could save GPs valuable time.
Australia registers record influx of overseas doctors But with many relocating to escape their local healthcare systems, the RACGP fears what the future may hold should Australia follow a similar path.
GPs asked to limit antibiotic scripts due to ‘unprecedented’ shortage A rise in pneumonia and whooping cough cases is exacerbating the situation, with azithromycin and clarithromycin particularly affected.
Advocate says long COVID guidelines will help address ‘medical gaslighting’ The resource is also set to incorporate treatments for ME/CFS, but there are suggestions patients would benefit more from support for longer consultations.
In Practice: Face-to-face opportunities for rural members RACGP Rural is inviting members to join upcoming face-to-face events for networking and educational opportunities.
More funding needed for 15m Aussies with chronic conditions The RACGP is again calling for higher Medicare rebates so all patients living with a chronic condition can afford proper healthcare.
Is your practice thriving or just surviving? A new project is aiming to uncover the future viability of general practice by examining the current financial state of Australia’s clinics.
NSW issues payroll tax exemption tied to bulk billing Contractor GPs at practices that reach certain bulk-billing thresholds will receive payroll tax rebates, while retrospective bills are also off the table.