Opioid treatment receives $377m funding increase The measure, included in this week’s Federal Budget, will ‘save lives’, according to the RACGP President.
Budget reveals $5.7 billion general practice investment Funding will go towards the creation of a new level E consultation item, rebate indexation, telehealth, the bulk billing incentive, and multidisciplinary care.
Push for increased telehealth funding ahead of Budget With the Federal Budget around the corner, the RACGP is reiterating calls to improve access and make it a permanent fixture of Medicare.
Pharmacy reform could save more than $800m annually Allowing patients two months’ supply of some medications would halve dispensing fees, the RACGP has said.
RACGP calls for support as patients face ‘impossible choice’ Investment is needed now as long-term reforms will not arrive quickly enough for some people, the college’s pre-Budget submission says.
Budget: Promises kept but reform needed The Federal Budget fulfils election commitments but does not address the major challenges facing general practice, the RACGP has said.
Federal Budget breakdown: What GPs need to know This year’s Federal Budget is targeted at addressing the increasing cost of living for many Australians post-COVID-19 – and preparing the political landscape for the upcoming election.
Budget fallout: RACGP disappointment over 10-year plan Despite previous Government assurances, vital components of the Primary Health Care 10 Year Plan remain unfunded, President Dr Karen Price has said.
In Practice: telehealth and billing updates The new year will bring a number of changes to telehealth and MBS billing for GPs to be aware of.
How did the college advocate for members last month? The Federal Budget, pharmacy prescribing and new dedicated MBS item numbers for smoking cessation all elicited an RACGP response.