Go-to Medicare guide aims to arm GPs with confidence A new RACGP-backed resource provides clarity on Medicare’s principles and mechanisms to support navigation of, and compliance with, the complex system.
Hypertension costing Australia $1.2 billion a year Researchers are calling for overhauled policies to reduce treatment costs and increase care access, with pharmacy fees making up 51% of spending.
New Chair for RACGP Funding and Health System Reform Associate Professor Rashmi Sharma is stepping up at a ‘pivotal moment for the profession’ and has shared her goals for the future.
‘Keep up the momentum’: New RACGP President visits Parliament Dr Michael Wright has met with politicians of all sides in Canberra, taking the concerns and ideas of GPs directly to the nation’s health decisionmakers.
Celebrating the ‘future of our college’ at GP24 Almost 120 GPs were welcomed by the RACGP on the final day of the Perth conference, which was hailed as a ‘nothing but positive’ event.
Payroll tax relief for NSW GPs treating veterans In a move welcomed by the RACGP, the State Government has waived the tax on the care of veterans with a Gold, White or Orange DVA card.
‘Actions-based’ updated National Guide launched The guide supports GPs to provide best practice preventive healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
GPs are ‘specialists in life’: Health Minister addresses GP24 Mark Butler has vowed to keep seeking GPs’ input, as Australia walks the ‘path towards a more multidisciplinary, GP-led, team-based primary care’.
New RACGP President officially sworn in The college’s AGM signalled the official handover of the new President, while RACGP members also voted to pass the two proposed resolutions.
‘Inspire and empower’: Day one of GP24 One thousand delegates have gathered in Perth to hear about the future of general practice, as GP24 gets under way.