General practice wait times ‘longer than acceptable’ for almost one in five Australians While most people rate their health and GP experiences positively, accessibility continues to vary depending on where they live, according to a new report.
Self-care a path to better health outcomes And GPs have a major role to play, according to a recently released policy blueprint.
GPs see more than 90% of permanent aged care residents: Report And they see each resident an average of around twice a month, according to the latest AIHW figures.
Legislative changes for MBS telehealth items newsGP outlines the new changes to MBS telehealth items, which are set to take effect from Monday 20 July.
New reforms could help secure the future of telehealth Quality and continuity are at the centre of the decision to restrict MBS access to a patient’s regular GP or practice, according to the RACGP.
Government restricts telehealth MBS access to a patient’s regular GP The RACGP has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision, which comes after months of strong college advocacy.
Voluntary patient enrolment initiative delayed The new incentive scheme to enrol patients with chronic conditions is under review by the Department of Health.
RACGP cautions against use of ‘pop-up’ telehealth services The college is reminding patients to continue the relationship with their regular GP instead of relying on corporate telehealth services.
Major new campaign encourages patients to see their GP Look after your health – keep seeing your GP. That’s the message of a new RACGP campaign.
Nine in 10 Australians report positive GP experiences Most people rate their healthcare experience positively – but that experience can vary depending on where they live, according to the AIHW.