Telehealth extended but details remain limited The RACGP has cautiously welcomed the six month extension but is still waiting to confirm the policy’s final details.
RACGP President unveils long-term vision for telehealth Dr Karen Price presented the keynote address at the National Telehealth Summit, where she emphatically stated it is ‘here to stay’.
GPs want telehealth clarity Department of Health compliance letters have been sent to confused GPs who have been ‘caught out’ by rules around MBS claiming.
MBS mental health gap must be addressed: RACGP GPs are ‘effectively discouraged’ from providing quality mental health care under the current system, a college submission has stated.
RACGP says GP-specific MBS item for ear toilet not required at present It will soon be harder to claim item 41647, but time-based consultation items should sufficiently cover simpler methods for ear clearing.
Questions over timing as 201 GPs sent ‘please explain’ letter on anaesthetics billing Is now the right time for a new compliance letter as Australia’s GPs prepare for their role in the COVID vaccination push? GPs say no.
Boosting GP stewardship through block funding The MBS is set for a shake-up, with the Review Taskforce recommending more use of block or blended payment models rather than fee-for-service funding.
New MBS tool ‘just what the doctor ordered’ The RACGP’s new interactive resource will make it easier for GPs to navigate the increasingly complex Medicare Benefits Schedule.
RACGP welcomes news telehealth is here to stay The college wants GPs to be ‘front and centre’ in working with the Federal Government on a long-term telehealth service plan.
MBS updates GPs need to know A number of changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule came into effect on 1 November.