ACCC blocks proposed pathology merger The regulator has determined that ACL’s proposed acquisition of Healius would likely reduce competition substantially.
Provider Connect Australia: Why we should all get on board Dr Rob Hosking explains the benefits GPs can expect from future enhancements to the service.
‘Expansive’ perinatal mental health care guidance released Clinical practice guidelines have been revised to ensure new and expecting parents receive appropriate care and regular screening.
COPD clinical care standards up for review GPs are being asked to have their say on the care that people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease should expect to receive.
‘A rich opportunity’: WONCA’s first day clinical highlights Conference Committee Chair Professor Mark Morgan shares some of his top picks of sessions to attend on the first day.
Hopes for ‘sustained improvement’ in appropriate prescribing A report shows a significant rise in the number of antimicrobial prescriptions in 2022 – but the rate remains below pre-pandemic levels.
Ten-year plan to fill dementia knowledge gaps Researchers will spend the next decade exploring the disease’s risk factors, prevention, stigma, and best-practice care.
Pharmacy prescribing trial protocol made public After months of speculation the NSW pharmacy prescribing trial protocol for uncomplicated UTIs has been registered on the ANZCTR.
Deadline looms for sign-up to centralised prescribing The Department of Health and Aged Care is urging practices that have not registered for the national Prescription Delivery Service to do so.
Pathology merger would make sub-leasing untenable: GP Alliance General practice owners say the takeover – under review by the ACCC – would leave a ‘hole’ in the finances of many clinics.