Further progress on rural generalist recognition The wheels are in motion for the specialty field of medicine to be formalised, hailed by the RACGP as ‘a very good thing for rural GPs.’
HealthLink pauses fee rollout The introduction of new costs for GPs to use HealthLink has been put on hold with the provider saying it will ‘undergo a period of consultation’.
Expansion of physician assistants considered The Queensland Health boss says he is ‘exploring opportunities to grow our traditional workforce’ but this has sparked GPs’ concern over scope of practice changes.
General practice ‘front and centre’ this Federal Election An overhaul of bulk billing and the GP workforce are emerging as key issues ahead of the 2025 election, with Labor expected to announce major changes.
‘Breakthrough’ blood test for endometriosis: Study A new and non-invasive way to test early for the often-debilitating condition has been developed by Australian researchers.
HealthLink reveals new subscription fees The provider has sent out alerts about the incoming fees to many GPs and practices, with costs for larger clinics listed at $1000 a year.
In Practice: EOIs to join ATAGI Australia’s immunisation advisory group is seeking applications for new members to provide advice to the Federal Health Minister.
EOIs open for Future Governance Committee The RACGP is asking members to join its new committee, which aims to help shape the direction of the college.
Demystifying funding models for GPs As general practice undergoes a shakeup, a new analysis explains economic concepts outside the ‘fee-for-service versus capitation debate’.
Success of registrar wellbeing committee one year on The RACGP’s progress on its initiatives to support GPs in training, as well as goals for the year ahead, are revealed in a new report.