Yearly bulk billing rates plummet Practices are being forced to pass on their costs to patients, as owners worry about skyrocketing bills and the looming spectre of payroll tax.
‘Lack of transparency a key theme’: Section 92 report A review that focused on the process for agreements between health professionals and the PSR includes 14 recommendations for change.
Is the number of GP consultations going down? The use of MBS item 23 has fallen significantly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, but telehealth is likely to have had an impact.
Scrap preference for video telehealth consultations: RACGP The college has said the current MBS principle lacks evidence and could compromise access to care.
‘No objection’ to PSR improvement bill: RACGP The college will not oppose legislation prompted by the Medicare compliance review, but still wants to be consulted on panel appointments.
In Practice: COVID telehealth expansion More patients with a high risk of severe illness are now exempt from the pre-existing relationship rule.
Which July Medicare changes will impact GPs? With the new financial year almost upon us, newsGP sums up the key changes to MBS item numbers from the beginning of next month.
Medicare subsidy rate hits historic low Figures show a huge shift in MBS subsidy rates among specialists outside of general practice, and large regional variations.
In Practice: RACGP Awards now open Members are encouraged to nominate those in general practice going ‘above and beyond’ to improve their community’s health.
In Practice: Health of the Nation deadline extended Members now have until the end of the month to participate in Australia’s largest general practice survey and help shape future advocacy.