Vaccine rollout funding reform headlines RACGP advocacy agenda The college continues to call for additional MBS item numbers to support vaccine counselling in general practice.
GPs’ meeting with Federal MPs inspired by late RACGP President Dr Bernard Shiu has revealed how a conversation with Dr Harry Nespolon motivated him to ‘get involved’ in advocacy.
Improving COVID vaccine rollout top of RACGP advocacy list Dr Michael Wright details the college’s recent behind-the-scenes advocacy work.
Federal Government responds to calls to extend telehealth The extension is part of $1.1 billion in funding to ‘build on Australia’s existing response to COVID-19’.
RACGP works to change telehealth MBS compliance approach The campaign is due to begin within weeks, but the college has strongly recommended that it be shelved.
Three-hour mandatory vaccination training fails to consider GP expertise The RACGP is strongly advocating for any education and training to address GPs’ needs and avoid taking up critical time.
Your chance to shape the future of the RACGP President Dr Karen Price writes about the new member census and why it’s so important for the college’s work in 2021 and beyond.
Funding for extended mental health consults on RACGP budget wish list The college has called for an unrestricted MBS item number to allow patients to spend more than 40 minutes with their GP.
What has the RACGP been advocating for at the end of 2020? December has been a big month in advocacy, from economic modelling to long-term plans to mental health in aged care.
What did the RACGP advocate for in November? The college last month undertook budget and election preparations, while advocating around immunisations and aged care.