In Practice: Nominations open for RACGP Awards The college’s annual awards recognise outstanding achievements and exceptional individuals within the general practice profession.
‘A critical enabler’: Telehealth successes and failings in focus A college submission to the ANAO highlights the positive impact of telehealth, as well as the enormous challenges created by rule changes and compliance.
Health Secretary urged to delay telehealth rule changes Proposed changes to MBS claiming rules should be further deferred, the RACGP has said in a letter to Professor Brendan Murphy.
In Practice: New telehealth exemption Any patients impacted by natural disasters can now access telehealth rebates under Medicare, regardless of their last in-person consultation.
In Practice: Crazy socks now on sale The RACGP is selling five different pairs of socks ahead of next month’s CrazySocks4Docs day, with all proceeds going to Beyond Blue.
Patients denied care due to telehealth rule uncertainty The RACGP President is urging for patients to be prioritised amid concerns about confusion surrounding the 12-month rule exemption.
In Practice: Last call for GP22 submissions GPs still have the chance to share the unique contribution they make to patients, the profession and healthcare in Australia.
In Practice: Updates to COVID ‘existing relationship’ requirements The AskMBS Advisory has updated its existing relationship clarification for COVID-19 MBS telehealth services, including exemption categories.
Budget fallout: RACGP disappointment over 10-year plan Despite previous Government assurances, vital components of the Primary Health Care 10 Year Plan remain unfunded, President Dr Karen Price has said.
In Practice: Introducing mixed billing RACGP President Dr Karen Price will next week present a webinar with Dr Emil Djakic on managing the transition to mixed billing.