Widespread concerns flagged about NPS MedicineWise demise Many worry about the impact on the safe use of medicine, while the transfer of skills is another key issue with employees already leaving.
New PIP QI dataset provides ‘snapshot’ of general practice More than 5600 general practices took part in the program – but given the current pandemic environment, how much insight is it providing?
NPS MedicineWise to ‘cease operations’ at the end of 2022 The confirmation comes after a Federal Government decision to proceed with a plan to cut the organisation’s funding.
Clarity on Close the Gap Co-payment initiative Some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients are being incorrectly told they are no longer able to register for the PBS-subsidised program.
Health Minister confirms NPS MedicineWise cuts Despite appeals to overturn a decision under the previous Government to remove funding from NPS MedicineWise, the original decision will stand.
There’s no safe level of air pollution Emissions that meet air-quality standards cause illness and early death. Planning decisions need to drive down exposure, writes Professor Guy Marks.
Patients to honour ‘most outstanding’ GP The Australian Patients Association is calling for nominations to recognise the nation’s best GP as part of its annual awards.
‘We have deep concerns’: NPS MedicineWise fights funding cuts Leaders at the organisation, which had its funding removed in the most recent budget, are calling for the decision to be reviewed.
Study questions antidepressant impact on quality of life People using antidepressants to treat depression have similar outcomes to those who do not, new research suggests.
Concern over significant NPS MedicineWise changes The recent budget revealed a ‘redesign’ for stewarding the quality use of medicines, with major implications for the organisation.