New MBS item numbers for eating disorders: What GPs need to know The new items, designed to help patients with these debilitating and hard-to-treat disorders, may also draw the map for treatment of other complex health problems.
GP feedback requested for compliance audit With the Department of Health’s approach to health provider compliance under the microscope, GPs are seeking clarity to ensure they are adequately informed about their obligations.
MBS item changes to impact GPs GPs now have to update billing practices related to heart health assessments, telehealth consultations, eating disorders and colonoscopy.
New telehealth funding ‘a good start’ But the Chair of RACGP Rural believes fewer restrictions and further expansion is required to ensure every Australian can access quality healthcare.
Silicosis: Australia’s ‘emerging occupational health epidemic’ With barriers to early detection, the RACGP has developed a learning activity to better support GPs in diagnosis and management of silicosis.
ACCC takes HealthEngine to Federal Court over misleading and deceptive conduct The online booking platform used by more than 1800 GP clinics has been accused of manipulating reviews and sharing patient data.
Updated spirometry rebates still too low: RACGP The RACGP believes the recent increase was not enough given general practice spirometry saves the health system money.
How are GPs finding the MBS changes for thoracic medicine? The Department of Health and the RACGP ask how changes to items for respiratory function tests and sleep studies are affecting general practice.
Declining rural bulk-billing rates a sign of worse to come: RACGP Falling numbers outside the major cities ‘show that Medicare is under pressure’.