How do we move towards truly consumer-centred healthcare? NPS MedicineWise CEO Steve Morris interviews Leanne Wells, CEO of the Consumers Health Forum of Australia, discussing what is needed to move more towards truly patient-centred care.
RACGP works to change telehealth MBS compliance approach The campaign is due to begin within weeks, but the college has strongly recommended that it be shelved.
Royal commission calls for revamped primary care funding model The recommendation was contained in the newly-released Final Report from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.
‘Remarkable’ primary care response to COVID proves invaluable GPs have played an integral role in Australia’s response to COVID-19, a new study featured in AJGP has found.
New wave of GP-researchers set to tackle vital questions From depression to family violence to COVID-19 – these GPs in training are ready to research for the profession.
What has the RACGP been advocating for at the end of 2020? December has been a big month in advocacy, from economic modelling to long-term plans to mental health in aged care.
New modelling makes billion-dollar argument for increased primary care funding PwC Australia has revealed the billions in potential savings that could be realised through healthcare reform, but RACGP President Dr Karen Price says it will require ‘conviction and courage’.
Australia tops international healthcare survey The results reaffirm the ‘outstanding’ job healthcare professionals have done amid major challenges, RACGP President Dr Karen Price said.
Less than half of LGBTQI people feel accepted by healthcare providers Patients look for signs of an inclusive practice from the moment they walk through the door.
Australia to become leader in understanding infectious disease It is hoped a new institute for infectious disease will improve capacity to respond to pandemics, but experts say GPs must be involved.