RACGP issues warning over pathology takeover bid A merger that would create Australia’s largest pathology business could be against the best interests of patients, the ACCC has been told.
‘Get rid of anti-competitive pharmacy rules’: Report The newly released Productivity Commission analysis says the current set-up ‘limits the scope for improved outcomes’ for consumers.
Government spending on general practice falls Australia’s GPs are ‘busier than ever’ but expenditure per person on general practice has decreased.
Massive shortage in projected care workforce flagged Workers required to care for Australia’s most vulnerable may fall short by more than 200,000 people by 2050, a new report has warned.
Army veteran GP reacts to suicide report recommendations The Government has apologised for the failures of ‘successive governments’ in response to an interim report from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.
Widespread concerns flagged about NPS MedicineWise demise Many worry about the impact on the safe use of medicine, while the transfer of skills is another key issue with employees already leaving.
NPS MedicineWise to ‘cease operations’ at the end of 2022 The confirmation comes after a Federal Government decision to proceed with a plan to cut the organisation’s funding.
Mass exodus of aged care staff expected: Survey Half of the sector’s workers are reportedly planning to leave in the next three years due to low pay and stress, with 64,000 set to quit by June 2023.
Connecting with Country: Alice Springs visit continues A tour of the RFDS and joining a storytelling circle with a local Indigenous Elder has helped strengthen RACGP links with rural NT.
Leading in rural settings Dr Mary Beth MacIsaac discusses her work with the Royal Flying Doctors Service, as well as her recent research around quality and quality improvement in general practice.