Palliative care bodies sound the alarm on opioid supply crisis A growing list of opioid medications are being discontinued in Australia, with morphine liquid supplies near depletion.
Out-of-pocket costs rise as bulk billing plummets: Survey In less than 12 months, more than 500 clinics around the country have ceased universal bulk billing, new research suggests.
Veterans’ Health: The year in review A number of quiet endeavours have improved the ability of GPs to deliver care to Australia’s veterans and reduce concerns.
One in two Australians living with a chronic condition Mental and behavioural conditions were the most prevalent in 2022, followed by back problems and arthritis.
New Queensland Chair striving for positive impact The new RACGP Board member says she will aim to help drive funding reform and ensure GPs remain at the heart of care.
ACCC blocks proposed pathology merger The regulator has determined that ACL’s proposed acquisition of Healius would likely reduce competition substantially.
‘The tyranny of distance’: rural health inequities persist Health disparities between those living in urban and rural areas have been laid bare in the National Rural Health Alliance’s latest analysis.
Healthy Habits funding boost The Federal Government will inject $1.1 million into the RACGP initiative, which aims to help patients lead healthier lives.
RACGP ‘so incredibly important’: Michael Kidd The Deputy Chief Medical Officer stopped by his old stomping ground to share his inspiring views on the future of general practice.
Provider Connect Australia: Why we should all get on board Dr Rob Hosking explains the benefits GPs can expect from future enhancements to the service.