DoH clarifies that expanded 80/20 rule now in place The RACGP has received confirmation that the 80/20 rule was extended to telehealth services on 1 July, despite having previously understood that it would be deferred until October.
‘Really encouraging’ first RACGP meeting with new health minister A group from the college has visited the incoming Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler as he gets his feet under a new desk in Canberra.
In Practice: GP feedback on post-election advocacy priorities The RACGP is seeking member feedback to inform its engagement with the new or returning government after the Federal Election.
Health of the Nation survey open to collect ‘frontline evidence’ Members of the college are invited to have their say in helping to inform advocacy efforts and shape the future of general practice.
‘A wonderful day’: telehealth to become permanent Minister for Health and Aged Care highlights RACGP’s role ‘as principal partner’ in introduction of ‘transformational’ telehealth service on an ongoing basis.
RACGP restructures following member feedback The college has enacted a plan to revamp sections of the organisation in what it says is an effort to better serve members.
RACGP lays Federal Election groundwork College representatives have undertaken a series of meetings with key stakeholders to discuss general practice priorities for the upcoming election.
RACGP puts spotlight on pandemic experience Serious shortcomings in the vaccine rollout have been highlighted by the college in a detailed submission to the Australian National Audit Office.
RACGP decides to pause rebrand CEO Paul Wappett explains the strategy behind the proposed update and why the college will delay the project.
Rural health comes down to leadership and support Workforce shortages persist in rural SA, but the RACGP Rural Chair says there is ‘nothing mythical’ about attracting and retaining GPs.