Patients unlikely to stop telehealth after the pandemic: Research A new GP-led study has labelled telehealth a game-changer, with one author saying ‘we can’t turn back the clock’.
RACGP welcomes news telehealth is here to stay The college wants GPs to be ‘front and centre’ in working with the Federal Government on a long-term telehealth service plan.
e-Mental health is in demand – so how can GPs work best with it? Telehealth is the tip of the iceberg for e-mental health as care needs increase.
COVID, telehealth, rural Australia, the future: Health of the Nation The 2020 edition of the RACGP’s annual report shines a light on general practice in a year like no other.
Shaping the future of primary care: Budgets and telehealth In the second monthly column on funding advocacy, Dr Michael Wright sees positive change – but also missed opportunities.
Young people ‘embrace’ telehealth with their GPs Before COVID, only 3% of Australians had participated in a telehealth consultation – now 73% do – and it’s mostly young people.
Advocating for general practice during a pandemic Dr Michael Wright writes about the latest RACGP efforts in a time of major change for Australian healthcare.
Government extends Medicare subsidies for telehealth until March 2021 The RACGP has welcomed the decision, while urging GP involvement in a more long-term plan.
Telehealth likely to be extended beyond 30 September The RACGP has welcomed news the Federal Government will likely move to extend Medicare subsidies for telehealth.
Parliamentary inquiry calls for telehealth extension A Senate Select Committee has agreed with the RACGP’s recommendation for telehealth to become a permanent feature of the healthcare system.