Bill introduced to further improve PSR processes The new legislation should present ‘very little to fear’ for most GPs, according to the RACGP.
GPs urged to contact MPs about assignment of benefit concerns The RACGP has issued a letter template for members, which includes a request to make verbal consent to bulk bill telehealth a permanent feature.
Shelved discrimination Bill will still impact LGBTQI+ people: GP The Religious Discrimination Bill may be on hold, but GPs are still likely to encounter patients experiencing the health impacts.
Government loosens telehealth billing restrictions GPs are now able to apply their usual billing practices to telehealth items for a wide range of patients.
RACGP secures $500m to help general practice fight coronavirus In the most far-reaching change for general practice in a generation, telehealth will be broadened to include all Australians and new incentives introduced to keep GPs and patients safe during the pandemic.
Advocates applaud court decision on Medevac bill remote assessments The Coalition Government is unhappy with the court’s decision – but refugee health advocates argue the finding is sensible and humane.
Momentum behind refugee bill as GPs give their support The Urgent Medical Transfer Bill is aimed at giving doctors more power to transfer asylum seekers from offshore detention to Australia on medical grounds.
Frustration as refugee bill stagnates in parliament Advocates have expressed disappointment that the bill to get sick refugees off Nauru and Manus Island failed to pass the Senate.
Health of the Nation: What our politicians had to say Three of Australia’s key decision makers spoke at the launch of the RACGP’s second annual Health of the Nation report in Canberra last week.