In Practice: Medicare compliance FAQs The new resource outlines the different types of compliance activities, with a specific focus on targeted letters.
GPs protest scrapped pregnancy counselling exemption The RACGP urged the Government to reverse the removal, saying it limits access to care and creates ‘reproductive healthcare deserts’.
‘We’re not immune’: Radiologist clinics cut regional bulk billing Jones Radiology says it had to make its regional South Australian clinics more economically viable, as bulk billing is cut in its facilities.
Australia records first life expectancy drop in decades Despite healthcare spending increases, chronic conditions present a key challenge for individuals, governments and society as a whole, the AIHW says.
Sugary drink tax could raise billions: Parliamentary Budget Office Data has shed light on the significant economic benefits a proposed 20% levy could have, while GPs spruik its potential health benefits.
Multivitamins don’t help longevity: Study The study found a 4% higher mortality risk for those on multivitamins after analysing nearly 400,000 study participants.
Flagship preventive health guidelines get first update in eight years The RACGP says the 10th edition of its Red Book has undergone rigorous updates to ensure it is accessible and relevant to Australia’s changing healthcare landscape.
Ketamine pill halves depression severity: Study As well as being more affordable and accessible, the slow-release tablet was also found to reduce patient relapses with minimal side effects.
Fit your own mask first: GPs and self-care GPs are often well equipped to recognise the signs of burnout and compassion fatigue before their ‘capacity to cope crumbles’.
Australia’s ‘significant’ cancer disparities laid bare Parts of the country are recording diagnosis rates double the national average, while survival chances vary widely based on where patients live.