RACGP calls for flexibility around vaccine counselling rebate As it stands, the counselling MBS item number is linked to a vaccine suitability assessment, which GPs say is impractical.
Longer telehealth consultations reinstated in COVID hotspots Patients in Commonwealth-declared hotspot areas will again be able to access extended telephone consultations with their GP, following the announcement of a new dedicated MBS item number.
DoH confirms vaccine indemnity scheme, but questions remain ‘You shouldn’t fear that you’re going to get tied up in complicated litigation if something – despite your best efforts – goes wrong,’ the DoH First Assistant Secretary has told GPs.
MBS changes for GPs from 1 July newsGP summarises key changes the new financial year will bring for general practice.
Government announces new vaccine counselling MBS item number The new Medicare item will provide patients over 50 with a $38.75 rebate when receiving COVID vaccine counselling from their GP.
GP launches petition against ‘unfair’ MBS changes to telehealth Dr Todd Cameron is adamant mandating use of video technology for consults longer than 20 minutes will create a barrier for patients with chronic and complex health needs.
COVID’s impact on health service usage, rebates and scripts How many MBS services have been used, PBS prescriptions dispensed, and Government benefits paid during the pandemic?
RACGP questions smoking cessation MBS items The proposed temporary Medicare item numbers risk fragmentation at the expense of comprehensive primary care, the college has warned.
Inaugural engageGP event allows member voices to be heard The RACGP-hosted virtual member forum discussed general practice advocacy and allowed college leaders to outline some long-term strategies.
Significant increase in palliative care services provided at home Medicare-subsidised in-home palliative care services almost doubled between 2015–16 and 2019–20, according to a new AIHW report.