‘A time of opportunity’: College publishes its advocacy priorities With Medicare confronting its biggest challenges yet, the RACGP President is determined to reset general practice as ‘a career of choice’.
‘First meaningful commitment’: Coalition outlines rural health measures A suite of new commitments follows college advocacy to attract more doctors to remote areas – but will it be enough to keep them there?
Concern over significant NPS MedicineWise changes The recent budget revealed a ‘redesign’ for stewarding the quality use of medicines, with major implications for the organisation.
‘It’s time for reform’: RACGP calls for federal investment to improve patient-centred care The college has put forward a series of reforms to ensure general practice can continue to meet patients’ needs and offer quality care, while saving the healthcare system at least $1 billion each year.
ECG changes the latest in a string of questionable decisions Dr Edwin Kruys reflects on a number of Government-mandated changes to general practice.
Government to help GPs reach the frontline New emergency protocols will make it easier for GPs to work in bushfire-affected communities.
Primary healthcare steering group revealed The 12-person panel will guide primary care reforms covered in the Federal Government’s Long Term National Health Plan.
Calls for ‘whole-of-government approach’ to mental health and suicide A new National Mental Health Commission report outlines a number of key recommendations for improvement within a changing system.
NDIS underspend continues The Government has now spent $4.6 billion less on the scheme than originally anticipated, with the savings put towards the Budget bottom line.
South Australia to address rural GP shortage The South Australian Government has drafted a plan to try and fix the major shortfall in its rural primary care workforce.