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No, it’s not OK for the government to use your prescription details to recruit you for a study

No, it’s not OK for the government to use your prescription details to recruit you for a study

Legal experts weigh in on the research ethics issue sparking debate this week.


Cancer and inflammatory disease medicines receive $56 million boost

Cancer and inflammatory disease medicines receive $56 million boost

Four new medicines will be listed through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, helping patients fight aggressive cancers and inflammatory conditions.


New resource to foster patients’ financial health literacy

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.


New compliance letters to target bulk billing incentive items

New compliance letters to target bulk billing incentive items

A crackdown on bulk billing incentive items is part of what medicolegal experts dub an ‘increasing compliance program’.


Access to cystic fibrosis medication expanded

Access to cystic fibrosis medication expanded

Children aged 12–24 months with a rare form of the genetic disorder will soon be eligible to receive subsidised medication, saving their families up to $300,000 per year.


How are GPs finding the MBS changes for thoracic medicine?

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.


Declining rural bulk-billing rates a sign of worse to come: RACGP

Declining rural bulk-billing rates a sign of worse to come: RACGP

Falling numbers outside the major cities ‘show that Medicare is under pressure’.


Bulk-billing rates dropping throughout rural Australia

Bulk-billing rates dropping throughout rural Australia

The declining rural numbers come as the Government announces Australia’s overall bulk billing is ‘at record levels’.


Reducing value disparity in the MBS

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

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.


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