RACGP to host national Medicare funding webinar Members are invited to ask questions and provide feedback, helping to shape the college’s response to recent Medicare election promises.
Obesity management needs medications on PBS: RACGP The college’s new obesity position statement calls for extra funding to treat the complex condition and for care to be made affordable for more patients.
International calls for migraine management overhaul A proposed new framework outlines a path to raise the standard of care and includes broader access to newer medications.
First Arexvy safety data released The Australian-first safety data found 63% of recipients experienced no side effects in the first three days after vaccination.
GP-led research paves the way for greater aged care access The study is trialling a new video-enabled virtual care platform to improve access to general practice in aged care homes.
GPs advocate diversity and benefits of general practice From mobile clinics to hospital wards, the city to the bush, two GPs are endorsing the diversity of the profession for the Become a GP campaign.
Prescriber reminder over oral contraceptive PBS changes Yaz and Yasmin are now available on the PBS – but existing patients will need a new prescription to access the lower price.
Where will Labor’s 50 planned urgent care clinics be located? A re-elected Labor Government will spend $644 million to roll out extra bulk-billing UCCs across Australia by mid-2026. But the RACGP has concerns.
Blood test shows promise for birth risk early detection A new rapid sensor test can detect pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes and preeclampsia, as early as 11 weeks.
New step-by-step care transition guide for GPs A first-of-its-kind, practical resource is now available to GPs, designed to help navigate the often high-risk task of moving patients between care providers.