Practical details of new bulk billing program revealed New DoHAC factsheets explain how the controversial incentives program will work, how GPs’ earnings could change, and accreditation exemptions.
Is the Federal Election a ‘turning point’ for healthcare? Brandishing a Medicare card, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called a 3 May Federal Election, with GP access a central pillar for both major parties in the 2025 race to the polls.
UCCs five times more expensive than standard GP consult: Report In the wake of a new evaluation, the RACGP says the work of GPs in the clinics is valued, but it holds concerns about their cost and fragmented care.
What’s in the 2025–26 Federal Budget for GPs? The RACGP has welcomed GP workforce incentives but said while ‘it’s clear general practice is central in this year’s Budget’, there are still missed opportunities.
RACGP embarks on regional road trip The college is on the ground in regional NSW, touring clinics and chatting to local GPs and patients about how to improve rural healthcare.
DoHAC reveals compliance priorities for 2025 It flagged eight areas of concern it will crack down on over the next year, including bulk billing, charging a co-payment, and duplicate payments.
Almost 80% of GPs concerned over urgent care model: Poll While some GPs have expressed support for the clinics, many are now raising concerns about the model’s potential to negatively impact and strain the already limited GP workforce.
Grants to entice registrars to the NT When a training stint grows into a deep community connection: Why this GP remains close to the Northern Territory.
RACGP to host national Medicare funding webinar Members are invited to ask questions and provide feedback, helping to shape the college’s response to recent Medicare election promises.
Where will Labor’s 50 planned urgent care clinics be located? A re-elected Labor Government will spend $644 million to roll out extra bulk-billing UCCs across Australia by mid-2026. But the RACGP has concerns.