‘An unnavigable mess’: GPs ill-equipped to manage Medicare compliance, research finds The first qualitative study to examine practitioners’ billing experiences in Australia points to the need for urgent structural reforms.
New ‘targeted awareness’ approach for Medicare compliance The Department of Health has begun a new education campaign aimed ‘at the lowest levels’ of non-compliance to Medicare claims.
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.
RACGP re-emphasises general practice’s mental health role GPs have the skills and capacity to deliver mental health care, but require support to integrate these services a college submission states.
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.