RACGP challenges DoH over ill-timed compliance Dr Michael Wright details recent college advocacy efforts as well as future plans ahead of the upcoming election.
What makes people ignore COVID restrictions? As community transmission continues to climb in NSW and Victoria, research has given insight into people’s behaviours and attitudes towards public health measures.
RACGP criticises DoH telehealth compliance approach President Dr Karen Price has written an open letter to Federal Health Secretary Professor Brendan Murphy, saying GPs feel ‘let down’.
An open letter to Brendan Murphy ‘Heed our advice on telehealth compliance letters’: RACGP President Dr Karen Price.
No such thing as a stupid question SPONSORED: There are some common areas in which healthcare professionals can be hesitant to ask questions.
GPs want telehealth clarity Department of Health compliance letters have been sent to confused GPs who have been ‘caught out’ by rules around MBS claiming.
Questions over timing as 201 GPs sent ‘please explain’ letter on anaesthetics billing Is now the right time for a new compliance letter as Australia’s GPs prepare for their role in the COVID vaccination push? GPs say no.
Audit of compliance actions raises questions over efficacy of targeted letters Questions have emerged over whether Department of Health compliance activities recover enough money to justify the cost.
‘Nudge’ letters to take supportive tone following RACGP push More than 1000 GPs who were sent a letter regarding musculoskeletal diagnostic imaging requests are set to receive a more educative follow-up.
‘Nudge’ letters prompt sustained drop in antibiotic prescribing It is estimated GPs issued around 190,000 fewer antibiotic prescriptions as a result of the compliance campaign.