Rebate increase welcome, but not enough: RACGP A $187 million increase to Medicare rebates comes into effect this week, but the RACGP argues it does not fully address long-term underfunding of general practice.
New financial year: What GPs need to know With a number of key legislative changes to be implemented from 1 July, newsGP breaks down the ones that will affect general practice.
New guidelines for telehealth consultations The updated RACGP resource is designed to help practices make use of MBS-supported video consultations.
GP resistance to nurse practitioner Medicare push The RACGP has flagged its opposition to a proposal that nurse practitioners be granted more autonomy in patient treatment.
Explainer: Bulk-billing rates are at record highs – or are they? newsGP examines a contentious issue ahead of the Federal Election.
MBS explanatory notes: What GPs need to know Dr Eleanor Chew breaks down the changes to MBS explanatory notes for diagnostic imaging, including patient and practitioner benefits.
No public funding for early breast cancer test: What should GPs know? An expert has cautioned GPs and patients to not be alarmed over the decision.
Closing health gaps for people with mental illness People with mental health concerns often have worse outcomes in physical health, but a change in the way care is funded and delivered could help.
What does the Federal Budget mean for general practice? GPs had high hopes for a major reinvestment in general practice, but RACGP analysis shows primary care still needs greater levels of funding.
RACGP sees room for improvement in changes to GP rebates in RACFs Changes to MBS rebates for services provided in residential aged care facilities have come into effect, but the RACGP is calling for increased funding.