Pharmacy pilot evaluation revealed An assessment of Victoria’s program reveals its impact on GP services, its popularity, and patient feedback, as the RACGP’s concerns about the nationwide trend remain.
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.
‘A step backwards’: Another pharmacy pilot made permanent The initiative continues to cement itself into Australian healthcare, with a Victorian pilot both expanded and made permanent, but the RACGP warns of compromised patient safety.
How can GPs prepare economically for the next decade? Ahead of her speech at the Practice Owners Conference, NAB Chief Economist Dr Sally Auld says ‘the sector needs to think strategically’.
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?
Telehealth provider publishes ‘best-practice’ principles Eucalyptus says an ‘absence of regulation’ prompted the move, while RACGP quality care experts say there is insufficient information about their scope and sources.
Queensland pharmacy pilot reaches training milestone One hundred community pharmacists are reportedly fully trained and authorised to participate, but the RACGP says it ‘rings alarm bells’.
First in-depth look at IMG expedited pathway’s popularity Six months after the controversial pathway launched for GPs, AHPRA has offered an insight into the scheme’s impact and registration numbers.
‘The same challenges’: Lessons from remote Canada They may be half a world apart but country doctors in Canada and Australia have a lot they can teach each other, finds the RACGP’s Rural Chair.
Election result confirms huge Medicare shift in November With the Federal Election result now clear, the RACGP President says supporting members to adopt the best billing models for them is a top priority for the college.