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Medicare integrity ‘more than just compliance’

Medicare integrity ‘more than just compliance’

A bill giving extra powers to the PSR passed Parliament this week, but medical professionals are calling for renewed focus on the bigger picture.


GP feedback wanted on AHPRA’s notifications process

GP feedback wanted on AHPRA’s notifications process

The college is calling for feedback to help inform a review of the national health watchdog’s complaints framework.


Medicare complexity the real scandal: RACGP CEO

Medicare complexity the real scandal: RACGP CEO

Sensationalist reporting does the extraordinary, often unsung, work GPs do for their patients an enormous disservice, writes Paul Wappett.


GPs push back against alleged $8 billion Medicare ‘rort’

GPs push back against alleged $8 billion Medicare ‘rort’

The claim has triggered an investigation into the Department of Health and Aged Care’s existing compliance and audit programs.


DoH releases 30/20 rule fact sheet

DoH releases 30/20 rule fact sheet

The new telehealth compliance measure came into effect on 1 October, despite calls to delay its implementation.


Joint appeal issued for delay of 30/20 telehealth rule

Joint appeal issued for delay of 30/20 telehealth rule

The new compliance measure is being introduced today, despite the lingering threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.


When the Professional Review Branch comes calling

When the Professional Review Branch comes calling

Dr Andre Leong thought he was performing a community service and saving the healthcare system money. The department disagreed.


TGA flags possible amendments to paracetamol Poisons Standard

TGA flags possible amendments to paracetamol Poisons Standard

Wider consultation is being sought on amending current access controls, following a review into the risks of intentional self-poisoning.


How concerned should GPs be about proposed PSR changes?

How concerned should GPs be about proposed PSR changes?

A new bill aimed at expanding some of the regulator’s powers is once again before the Senate, with a focus on bridging gaps that have developed with the emergence of more corporate practices.
 


GPs needed to inform nurse practitioner arrangements

GPs needed to inform nurse practitioner arrangements

A review is underway to shape best practice collaborative care arrangements and clearly define the embedded roles, and the college wants member input.


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