RACGP calls for ‘blended’ aged care funding model Investment via a system that incorporates fee-for-service, complexity loading and recognition for high-quality care is needed, the college says.
‘Locked into decline’: Call for healthcare overhaul New research examining how to repair Australia’s ‘fragmented, inefficient’ system aligns with RACGP recommendations.
GPs reminded of vaping changes Vaping products are now only accessible in Australia as a smoking-cessation tool via prescription.
engageGP previews RACGP Federal Election campaign The forum provided details on the college’s Federal Election strategy and also allowed members to highlight issues impacting general practice.
RACGP represents member interests in variety of forums Recent college advocacy work includes primary healthcare reform, aged care, and AHPRA notifications, according to Dr Michael Wright.
RACGP responds to primary care recommendations Greater funding is ‘critical’ to address risks to high-quality general practice care, according to an official college submission.
‘Enough is enough’: Aged care sector unites to demand reform Australia needs to at least double its spending on aged care to ensure better standards now and into the future, according to a new report.
New modelling makes billion-dollar argument for increased primary care funding PwC Australia has revealed the billions in potential savings that could be realised through healthcare reform, but RACGP President Dr Karen Price says it will require ‘conviction and courage’.
What did the RACGP advocate for in November? The college last month undertook budget and election preparations, while advocating around immunisations and aged care.
GPs in EDs reduce wait times, costs: study A study that co-located GPs in UK emergency departments resulted in a number of positive clinical outcomes, but what would happen in Australia?