Questions, answers, and embracing change The 2025 Practice Owners Conference ended with a call for GPs to keep their minds open to change as reforms sweep through the sector.
Full details of incoming CDM changes revealed New MBS fees, transition arrangements and referral pathways have been unveiled. The RACGP President said he’s been left frustrated by the delay, but ‘at least we now have clarity’.
COVID-19 vaccine support items coming to an end From 1 July, the MBS items for vaccine suitability assessments, and associated items, introduced during the pandemic, will cease.
Practice viability: Grants, commissioning and extra funding Do you know how to apply for practice grants? Or access extra funding sources? An RACGP toolkit walks GPs through these income opportunities.
‘Strong perception that MBS rates are inadequate’: Inquiry An inquiry into NSW’s healthcare funding highlights the ‘excessive workload on GPs’, increasing patient complexity, and a ‘failure to embed prevention’ in health systems.
GPs left frustrated by payroll tax ‘savings’ claim The RACGP continues to call for national consistency in scrapping the tax, as the NSW Government spruiks the ‘savings’ made by GPs who have claimed its rebates.
Practice viability: ‘It’s about delivering the best care’ How do you optimise your billing strategy? Or implement a new billing model? An RACGP toolkit helps navigate these complex changes.
In Practice: Nominations open for RACGP Awards GPs, supervisors, GPs in training and general practices are recognised for outstanding work on the healthcare frontline.
Practice viability: ‘It’s crucial for the health of the country’ At a time of unprecedented change, GPs are reminded of a suite of practical tools available to help create successful practices.
Fragmented care – why bother? The fragmentation of care has measurable impacts on outcomes, writes RACGP Vice President and WA Chair Dr Ramya Raman.