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.
The future is now: Practice Owners Conference 2025 At a time of unprecedented reform for GPs and practice owners, hundreds gathered for three days of practical advice at the annual conference.
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’.
Concern over two-tier system as Bupa plans mental health clinics Amid a boom in private health insurers entering general practice spaces, GPs are fearful of the two-tier system the growing trend could create.
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.
Why doesn’t Australia make more medicines? Medicine shortages in Australia are not new. So, could we prevent medication shortages if Australia made more medicines?
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.
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.