Fall in bulk billing a rising concern for patients Worries about GP costs are now one of the main issues for patients, with new bulk-billing data indicating that may rise further.
In Practice: Proposed approaches to AHPRA data strategy The RACGP has submitted feedback on the health regulator’s strategy to inform its overall approach to how data is shared.
Incomplete picture hampering long COVID response Data gaps and inconsistent clinical definitions are hampering efforts to manage the increasingly prevalent condition.
New resources aim to get GPs and patients on the same page The ‘first do no harm’ guide aims to improve therapeutic relationships, so patients get ‘maximum value’ from GPs.
Championing and facilitating high standard practice RACGP Quality Care Chair Professor Mark Morgan discusses the importance of clinical guidelines and how the college determines which to publish.
Data changes flagged for hundreds of general practices Significant changes to the way MedicineInsight data from almost 700 general practices is overseen lie ahead, with an opt-out deadline next week.
GP provider details compromised in Medibank leak Australia’s largest health insurer says it has not yet determined the extent of the breach, with the AFP now also becoming involved.
Raising the quality of international general practice Last month, RACGP representatives flew to Malaysia to provide quality assurance for clinical exams of a sister family physician organisation.
Information security guide to keep GP data safe Worried an Optus-style data breach could affect you? An updated information security resource is now available for general practice.
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.