Joint COVID infection control guidelines expected within weeks The new recommendations are being assessed by ICEG and the National COVID-19 Evidence Taskforce as part of the final approval process.
MBS updates GPs need to know A number of changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule came into effect on 1 November.
COVID Taskforce releases new guidance on CPR The guidelines have been developed in response to concerns about risk of infection when administering CPR amid COVID-19.
New COVID measures to protect healthcare workers It is hoped a review of infection control guidelines, ‘disease detectives’, and enhanced surveillance will reduce transmission rates.
PPE taskforce to address urgent shortage concerns in Victoria The taskforce is designed to provide a coordinated central approach to addressing concerns regarding the supply, demand and usage of PPE.
Government to take action on dust disease The Federal Government is taking action to accept all recommendations from the interim advice of the National Dust Disease Taskforce.
How are GPs finding the MBS changes for thoracic medicine? The Department of Health and the RACGP ask how changes to items for respiratory function tests and sleep studies are affecting general practice.
What do the MBS Taskforce recommendations mean for general practice? Dr Michael Wright, Chair of RACGP Expert Committee – Funding and Health System Reform, talks to newsGP about the recommendations for general practice and the college’s response.
MBS Review Taskforce publishes recommendations in general practice report The Taskforce has released its report from the General Practice and Primary Care Clinical Committee.