How did the college advocate for members last month? The Federal Budget, pharmacy prescribing and new dedicated MBS item numbers for smoking cessation all elicited an RACGP response.
Budget breakdown: What can GPs expect? This year’s Federal Budget is heavily focused on post-pandemic recovery, as well as addressing gaps identified in aged care and mental health.
RACGP welcomes $1.8b in primary care funding But President Dr Karen Price has said more support is needed to maintain and improve quality GP patient services.
Federal Budget: RACGP says GPs need more help managing Australia’s health crises Properly funded general practice will be vital in helping keep patients – and the country – healthy, RACGP Acting President Associate Professor Ayman Shenouda said.
RACGP calls on Federal Government to fully fund general practice The college’s pre-budget submission for 2020–21 outlines four key areas of investment.
Budget reply ‘a missed opportunity’ The RACGP believes Labor’s response ‘fails to recognise the vital role of general practice in every Australian community’.
What does the Federal Budget mean for general practice? GPs had high hopes for a major reinvestment in general practice, but RACGP analysis shows primary care still needs greater levels of funding.
Federal Budget: RACGP calls for more to be done in general practice President Dr Harry Nespolon said greater investment is needed to improve primary care and patient health outcomes.
RACGP releases 2019–20 pre-budget submission The college has outlined its recommendations for Federal Government commitments.
Federal Government aims to better target bulk-billing incentives for rural areas The geographic eligibility criteria for rurality will be updated to better reflect current population data.