GPs advocate for change in SA Parliament The RACGP has gathered GPs from across the state to bring their practice into Parliament, chatting with MPs about the importance of preventive care.
Queensland Labor promises 50 new bulk-billing clinics While the RACGP welcomes the $365-million election commitment, it says the money would be better spent on improving existing services.
Health of the Nation: ‘Something every politician should get behind’ Health decisionmakers gathered in Canberra for the launch, as the RACGP says their understanding of general practice is ‘critical’.
Health of the Nation: ‘What happens when general practice is valued and funded’ Much-needed reform looks to be on the horizon as GPs’ job satisfaction, workforce growth and better funding all stand out in the new report, unveiled this morning.
Patient out-of-pocket costs climb The tripling of bulk billing incentives ‘made a significant impact’ but patient costs have risen by almost 6% regardless, says the RACGP as it demands more funding.
Government defers CDM Medicare item changes The concerns of GPs have been listened to, resulting in the Commonwealth delaying chronic disease management funding changes to 1 July next year.
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.
ACT Labor commits to training and payroll tax relief The RACGP welcomes the party’s election vows, including expanding GPs’ role in ADHD diagnosis and bulk-billing incentives.
‘Extremely concerned’: Frustration boils over amid CDM uncertainty The RACGP has demanded the Federal Government delay chronic disease management changes until funding details are clarified.
‘Shocked’: Damning NHS report a ‘warning’ for Government A scathing report into the NHS says its problems are so severe they are ‘hard to quantify’, furthering fears that unless Australia acts, it will head down the same path.