Spotlight falls on ‘forgotten people’ of mental health care New analysis highlights huge life expectancy gaps for those with severe mental illness – and suggests a funding shortfall of around $8 billion.
‘Practical barriers’ central to low childhood immunisation rates High costs and lack of appointments are the top reasons stopping Australian parents from vaccinating their kids, says groundbreaking new research.
Fears ‘forgotten middle class’ may soon be unable to afford a GP Has the cost-of-living crisis left Australian middle class families and individuals among those struggling most to see their GP?
Government warned GPs have ‘reached their limit’ with Medicare With the national cost-of-living report delayed for a third time, fears are growing that much needed reform won’t make it into the May Budget.
‘A feeling of unity’: Reflections on GP22 The new RACGP President looks back at a successful GP22 conference and the importance of keeping the momentum going.
Crisis Summit White Paper released Headline recommendations include an immediate increase to Medicare rebates, tripling the bulk billing incentive, and a reduction in red tape.
Question Time focuses on GP crisis after college advocacy Federal Health Minister Mark Butler says general practice is in crisis nationwide, not just rural and remote Australia.
General Practice Crisis Summit: Key outcomes High-level solutions were discussed in working groups and summarised into recommendations to inform the RACGP White Paper.
General practice summit: ‘We have a crisis on our hands that is incontrovertible’ RACGP leadership and healthcare stakeholders gathered at Old Parliament House for a ‘unique opportunity’ to establish solutions to ensure general practice sustainability.
Future of general practice on the agenda at emergency summit The RACGP is bringing together leaders to discuss solutions to key issues related to general practice sustainability, saying ‘immediate action’ is required.