Deadline looms for sign-up to centralised prescribing The Department of Health and Aged Care is urging practices that have not registered for the national Prescription Delivery Service to do so.
GPs target digital solutions to enhance the patient experience SPONSORED: CommBank’s latest GP Insights report shows that most practices expect to lift their investment in technology.
My Aged Care will soon stop accepting fax referrals SPONSORED: The nationwide referral program’s transition to e-Referral use will be completed by the end of July.
New contract secures immediate future of subsidised ePrescriptions The deal means practices will not incur transaction costs for sending a prescription token or repeat token via SMS or email.
Project aims to deliver ‘new digital health workforce’ A new model will engage GPs, nurses and allied health via virtual care for chronic disease patients to help ease pressures off the hospital system.
In Practice: Health of the Nation Members are being reminded to participate in Australia’s largest general practice survey to help shape the college’s advocacy goals.
Grants worth $250,000 open for GP-led research The funding is open for GPs with research experience overseeing projects looking into digital health in primary care.
In Practice: RACGP Specific Interests Zoomapalooza Members can gain valuable CPD Reviewing Performance hours via an upcoming online event featuring case-based discussion and collaboration.
In Practice: Digital health essentials A new webinar series aims to strengthen GPs’ digital health capabilities, starting with key cyber security concepts.
In Practice: Countdown to Women’s Health Week The college’s ongoing partnership with Jean Hailes will bring a series of resources and events for Women’s Health Week.