RACGP seeks member input on its updated Vision The Vision forms the basis of the college’s ongoing advocacy strategy for delivery of quality healthcare.
RACGP President calls on Labor to fix the freeze Dr Harry Nespolon has called on the Federal Opposition to commit to undoing the damage of the Medicare rebate freeze.
RACGP releases 2019–20 pre-budget submission The college has outlined its recommendations for Federal Government commitments.
MBS review recommends time-tiered billing for specialists The taskforce investigating how doctors bill Medicare made the recommendations following RACGP calls for parity.
Tourists targeted in medical insurance awareness campaign NSW Minister of Health Brad Hazzard wants to stop local taxpayers footing the bill for tourists who need medical care on their trip to Australia.
Federal Government commits $110.7m funding towards treatment of eating disorders Patients will be able to access up to 60 appointments with psychologists and dietitians.
The business of general practice: Medicare Q&A GPs and practice owners recently had the opportunity to submit questions to the Department of Human Services regarding Medicare. Here are the answers.
General practice billing: A snapshot Patient out-of-pocket costs and bulk-billing rates are increasing, but there is slow overall growth of GPs choosing to bulk-bill.
New campaign targets GPs at risk of breaching Medicare billing rules A new Department of Health campaign will send letters sent to hundreds of GPs over concerns about their billing practices.
Changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule: What GPs need to know A number of changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule will be implemented from 1 November.