Greater access to ‘life changing’ asthma drugs on PBS Patients with mild and severe forms of asthma now have wider access to effective treatment, helping to curb anxiety amid the pandemic.
Calls for coordinated approach as NDIS access issues continue Senators heard at an estimates hearing that the National Disability Insurance Agency is still working through 16,000 unopened email enquiries.
Softer tone in new compliance letter after RACGP questions Hundreds of GPs will receive a warning letter this week around mental health treatment items, triggering RACGP concerns over targeting.
COAG Health Council announces new policy directions The directions are designed to provide clarity on what AHPRA and the National Boards must analyse when considering action against a practitioner.
NDIS report details mass delays, confusion The review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme contains 29 recommendations designed to reduce wait times and improve services.
Minister denies more than 1200 people died waiting for NDIS Minister for the NDIS Stuart Robert disputes the interpretation of the figures, reported by the agency itself during Senate estimates.
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme updates to start 2020 The safety net threshold has been lowered, while a new drug that provides a treatment option for patients with advanced breast cancer has been added.
NDIS receives $105.9 m boost The significant funding injection was revealed alongside the new NDIA Board, which comprises mostly reappointments but lacks a GP presence.
GP poll: Iron infusions in general practice Would appropriate remuneration encourage you to offer this service more often?
Starting the conversation about eating disorders The new MBS item numbers for eating disorders involve an assessment tool that helps GPs and patients examine a disease that is often hard to discuss.