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ECG changes the latest in a string of questionable decisions

ECG changes the latest in a string of questionable decisions

Dr Edwin Kruys reflects on a number of Government-mandated changes to general practice.


Government to help GPs reach the frontline

Government to help GPs reach the frontline

New emergency protocols will make it easier for GPs to work in bushfire-affected communities.


Primary healthcare steering group revealed

Primary healthcare steering group revealed

The 12-person panel will guide primary care reforms covered in the Federal Government’s Long Term National Health Plan.


Calls for ‘whole-of-government approach’ to mental health and suicide

Calls for ‘whole-of-government approach’ to mental health and suicide

A new National Mental Health Commission report outlines a number of key recommendations for improvement within a changing system.


NDIS underspend continues

NDIS underspend continues

The Government has now spent $4.6 billion less on the scheme than originally anticipated, with the savings put towards the Budget bottom line.


South Australia to address rural GP shortage

South Australia to address rural GP shortage

The South Australian Government has drafted a plan to try and fix the major shortfall in its rural primary care workforce.


NSW pledges $10 billion for ‘hospital building blitz’

NSW pledges $10 billion for ‘hospital building blitz’

The state’s 2019–20 budget includes funding for more than 40 new and upgraded hospital builds, but GPs and primary care go unmentioned.


RACGP Chair backs NSW caution on push for pharmacy prescribing

RACGP Chair backs NSW caution on push for pharmacy prescribing

Associate Professor Charlotte Hespe has endorsed the NSW Government’s calls for an Australia-wide debate on pharmacist prescribing.


Government boost of more than $50 million for women’s health

Government boost of more than $50 million for women’s health

The Federal Government has announced $52.2 million in funding with the launch of the National Women’s Health Strategy 2020–2030.


GPs on frontline of $9.1 billion battle

GPs on frontline of $9.1 billion battle

Demand for mental health care continues to grow, with 2.4 million Australians receiving Medicare-subsidised services in 2016–17.


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