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GP feedback sought to shape the future of MBS

GP feedback sought to shape the future of MBS

The DoHAC is reviewing common MBS time-tiered items for primary care, and the RACGP wants members’ input to ensure a strong future.


DoHAC details vitamin B12 testing changes

DoHAC details vitamin B12 testing changes

The Department has further revealed what will change when it amends vitamin B12 testing and urine examination MBS items next year.


Calls to delay changes to B12 testing

Calls to delay changes to B12 testing

Potential changes to item descriptors, fees and claim frequencies are scheduled for July, but doctors are calling for further consultation, saying ‘additional red tape for GPs should be avoided’.


Go-to Medicare guide aims to arm GPs with confidence

Go-to Medicare guide aims to arm GPs with confidence

A new RACGP-backed resource provides clarity on Medicare’s principles and mechanisms to support navigation of, and compliance with, the complex system.


In Practice: Member Engagement Survey reminder

In Practice: Member Engagement Survey reminder

Members are encouraged to complete the 10-minute RACGP survey to ensure the issues that matter most to them are prioritised by the college.


Medicare watchdog repayments soar by $10m

Medicare watchdog repayments soar by $10m

The PSR recouped $32 million from negotiated agreements and determinations last year, often through doctors’ ‘lack of clinical input and poor record keeping’.


Review shows success of eating disorder MBS items

Review shows success of eating disorder MBS items

While the RACGP says shared care must be in place, the review is a welcome ‘observation of reforms’ and a ‘deeper dig’.


Push for MBS health assessment eligibility for all ages

Push for MBS health assessment eligibility for all ages

It is time for the Federal Government to invest in preventive health, the RACGP has urged, with an expansion of MBS items for the assessments.


Patient out-of-pocket costs climb

Patient out-of-pocket costs climb

The tripling of bulk billing incentives ‘made a significant impact’ but patient costs have risen by almost 6% regardless, says the RACGP as it demands more funding.


Government defers CDM Medicare item changes

Government defers CDM Medicare item changes

The concerns of GPs have been listened to, resulting in the Commonwealth delaying chronic disease management funding changes to 1 July next year.


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