Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme updates to start 2020 The safety net threshold has been lowered, while a new drug that provides a treatment option for patients with advanced breast cancer has been added.
A year of progress and change As 2019 comes to an end, newsGP looks back on what has been a significant year for Australian general practice.
Government releases detailed breakdown of bulk-billing rates Find out how your practice compares to the rest of your electorate.
The first point of contact and a partner in recovery Dr Louise Stone examines the GP’s role in mental health care.
Rural bulk-billing eligibility set to change Medicare billing incentives will change for GPs outside the major cities, as the DoH modifies the way it classifies rural and remote areas.
GP poll: Iron infusions in general practice Would appropriate remuneration encourage you to offer this service more often?
Updated MBS fee summary: What GPs need to know The RACGP’s comprehensive listing of rebates for general practice services subsidised under Medicare, including recent key changes, is now available.
Starting the conversation about eating disorders The new MBS item numbers for eating disorders involve an assessment tool that helps GPs and patients examine a disease that is often hard to discuss.
People experiencing psoriasis and asthma receive PBS relief Patients with urea cycle disorder will also benefit from the new round of listings.
Australian drug prices low by world standards A new report has found Australians are paying among the lowest prices in the world for generic prescription drugs.