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Medicare and workforce boost top RACGP election asks

Medicare and workforce boost top RACGP election asks

With a Federal Election imminent, the college is urging all political parties to ‘make bold commitments’ to ensure affordable and accessible care is available for all.


First ever National Autism Strategy launched

First ever National Autism Strategy launched

The report says there are ‘high levels of unmet demand’ and significant diagnosis delays, with GPs often the first point of contact.


‘Too little, too late’: An investigation into medication shortages

‘Too little, too late’: An investigation into medication shortages

How are medication shortages affecting GPs and their patients? Calls are being made to change how they are being managed and communicated.


General practice ‘front and centre’ this Federal Election

General practice ‘front and centre’ this Federal Election

An overhaul of bulk billing and the GP workforce are emerging as key issues ahead of the 2025 election, with Labor expected to announce major changes.


DoHAC details vitamin B12 testing changes

DoHAC details vitamin B12 testing changes

The Department has further revealed what will change when it amends vitamin B12 testing and urine examination MBS items next year.


Calls to delay changes to B12 testing

Calls to delay changes to B12 testing

Potential changes to item descriptors, fees and claim frequencies are scheduled for July, but doctors are calling for further consultation, saying ‘additional red tape for GPs should be avoided’.


‘Keep up the momentum’: New RACGP President visits Parliament

‘Keep up the momentum’: New RACGP President visits Parliament

Dr Michael Wright has met with politicians of all sides in Canberra, taking the concerns and ideas of GPs directly to the nation’s health decisionmakers.


Study questions ‘piece-meal’ health prevention funding

Study questions ‘piece-meal’ health prevention funding

The Australian research shows only a sliver of the health budget is dedicated to prevention and promotion, but GPs say small changes will make big differences.


‘Enough talking’: Government called upon to help GPs treat diabetes

‘Enough talking’: Government called upon to help GPs treat diabetes

Health leaders must act upon recent expert advice pleading for urgent improvement to patients’ access to quality diabetes care, says the RACGP.


Advocate says long COVID guidelines will help address ‘medical gaslighting’

Advocate says long COVID guidelines will help address ‘medical gaslighting’

The resource is also set to incorporate treatments for ME/CFS, but there are suggestions patients would benefit more from support for longer consultations.


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