Medicare integrity ‘more than just compliance’ A bill giving extra powers to the PSR passed Parliament this week, but medical professionals are calling for renewed focus on the bigger picture.
Medicare complexity the real scandal: RACGP CEO Sensationalist reporting does the extraordinary, often unsung, work GPs do for their patients an enormous disservice, writes Paul Wappett.
GPs push back against alleged $8 billion Medicare ‘rort’ The claim has triggered an investigation into the Department of Health and Aged Care’s existing compliance and audit programs.
Treating staff – why it’s a bad idea SPONSORED: There are several barriers to providing safe care to staff members, writes MDA National medico-legal adviser Nerissa Ferrie.
DoH releases 30/20 rule fact sheet The new telehealth compliance measure came into effect on 1 October, despite calls to delay its implementation.
Joint appeal issued for delay of 30/20 telehealth rule The new compliance measure is being introduced today, despite the lingering threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
CPD changes: How the college is supporting GPs The RACGP’s new CPD home is designed to help members navigate changes introduced by the Medical Board of Australia that will impact all doctors.
How concerned should GPs be about proposed PSR changes? A new bill aimed at expanding some of the regulator’s powers is once again before the Senate, with a focus on bridging gaps that have developed with the emergence of more corporate practices.
More CPD points allocated to recognise GPs’ pandemic response The RACGP has allocated an additional 25 CPD points to members for being ‘a critical part’ of the health system response to COVID-19.
‘Significant concerns’: PSR the latest to question pharmacy prescribing pilot A lack of independent oversight and the bypassing of Commonwealth legislation have been highlighted as threats to patient safety.