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GP numbers boost requires incentives overhaul: RACGP

GP numbers boost requires incentives overhaul: RACGP

The college is calling on the Commonwealth to fund paid parental and study leave for GP registrars, as well as 1100 placements on support programs.


Strong GP support for subsidised children’s health checks

Strong GP support for subsidised children’s health checks

Nearly half of all respondents to a recent newsGP poll said more than 100 of their patients would benefit from the move.


RACGP unveils key asks ahead of Federal Budget

RACGP unveils key asks ahead of Federal Budget

Annual children’s health checks, increased funding for longer consultations, and support for practice growth are all on the college’s wish list.


GPs’ payroll tax plight hits Prime Minister’s inbox

GPs’ payroll tax plight hits Prime Minister’s inbox

The RACGP has penned an urgent letter directly to Anthony Albanese, saying new bulk-billing incentives are a ‘false economy’ if the tax grab is not scrapped.


Government’s key Medicare Budget measures kick in

Government’s key Medicare Budget measures kick in

The tripling of the bulk-billing incentive announced in May’s Budget now begins, along with a raft of further changes.


Diabetes policies should reflect GPs’ ‘central role’: RACGP

Diabetes policies should reflect GPs’ ‘central role’: RACGP

The college has put forward 17 recommendations which it says ‘would greatly contribute’ to better diabetes care.


Grant program opens to develop silicosis training

Grant program opens to develop silicosis training

Proposals are being sought for the training of healthcare professionals to help the diagnosis and treatment of dust diseases.


Sophie Scamps’ first year as the new doctor in the House

Sophie Scamps’ first year as the new doctor in the House

The former GP was elected to Federal Parliament in May 2022. A little more than 12 months on, how is she finding the role?


Opioid treatment receives $377m funding increase

Opioid treatment receives $377m funding increase

The measure, included in this week’s Federal Budget, will ‘save lives’, according to the RACGP President.


Budget reveals $5.7 billion general practice investment

Budget reveals $5.7 billion general practice investment

Funding will go towards the creation of a new level E consultation item, rebate indexation, telehealth, the bulk billing incentive, and multidisciplinary care.


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