Business of general practice: What’s the next thing? The keynote speaker at the RACGP’s practice owners conference wants to give GPs a plan for navigating disruption and building a strong business.
Call to action: Help shape the future of general practice GPs are being urged to add their ideas to a new Scope of Practice submission, as the RACGP fights against a ‘broken’ healthcare future.
In Practice: Call for member feedback on NDIS legislation The RACGP is inviting members to endorse its recommendations to the NDIS reform inquiry and ensure GPs are central to disability care.
GPs in training urged to speak up on future of profession Time is running out for Australia’s next generation of GPs to shape college advocacy by taking part in the Health of the Nation survey.
In Practice: Medicare compliance for disability assessments The RACGP is reminding members how to properly conduct MBS health assessments for patients with disability following reports of non-compliance.
Practice owners conference: ‘Harnessing the collective wisdom’ The RACGP’s conference Chair says the networking event will showcase the skills and future enablers of GP leaders.
GPs central to ‘best value for money’ healthcare Australia’s health sector is among the most productive in the world, but it is quality improvements, not cost reductions, driving its growth.
GPs forced to turn away Veteran Card holders due to low rebates: RACGP Access to the Coordinated Veterans’ Care program is also reportedly being limited due to eligibility restrictions, complex bureaucratic processes, and a lack of clinician awareness.
Controversial pharmacy prescribing pilot begins The program has drawn the ire of GPs who say it puts profits ahead of patient safety and further fragments care.
Government warned GPs have ‘reached their limit’ with Medicare With the national cost-of-living report delayed for a third time, fears are growing that much needed reform won’t make it into the May Budget.