Updated MBS fee summary: What GPs need to know The RACGP’s comprehensive listing of rebates for general practice services subsidised under Medicare, including recent key changes, is now available.
GP feedback requested for compliance audit With the Department of Health’s approach to health provider compliance under the microscope, GPs are seeking clarity to ensure they are adequately informed about their obligations.
MBS item changes to impact GPs GPs now have to update billing practices related to heart health assessments, telehealth consultations, eating disorders and colonoscopy.
New telehealth funding ‘a good start’ But the Chair of RACGP Rural believes fewer restrictions and further expansion is required to ensure every Australian can access quality healthcare.
GPs should be able to see their billing against national averages: RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon believes such a change would help to ensure GPs are billing correctly.
New resource to foster patients’ financial health literacy A new RACGP-endorsed guide aims to help patients understand health costs and empower their discussions around medical fees.
How are GPs finding the MBS changes for thoracic medicine? The Department of Health and the RACGP ask how changes to items for respiratory function tests and sleep studies are affecting general practice.
Reducing value disparity in the MBS The RACGP has reiterated its support for time-tiered items for other medical specialists, and the simplification of case conferencing items.
Rebate increase welcome, but not enough: RACGP A $187 million increase to Medicare rebates comes into effect this week, but the RACGP argues it does not fully address long-term underfunding of general practice.
New financial year: What GPs need to know With a number of key legislative changes to be implemented from 1 July, newsGP breaks down the ones that will affect general practice.