In Practice: Nominations open for RACGP Awards GPs, supervisors, GPs in training and general practices are recognised for outstanding work on the healthcare frontline.
In Practice: New MBS item for continuous nerve blockade The item will be added on 1 March to support the provision of continuous nerve blockade using a catheter technique.
In Practice: Upskilling in family violence support An upcoming RACGP CPD-accredited workshop aims to empower Victorian GPs to support families impacted by abuse and violence.
GP feedback sought to shape the future of MBS The DoHAC is reviewing common MBS time-tiered items for primary care, and the RACGP wants members’ input to ensure a strong future.
Go-to Medicare guide aims to arm GPs with confidence A new RACGP-backed resource provides clarity on Medicare’s principles and mechanisms to support navigation of, and compliance with, the complex system.
Review shows success of eating disorder MBS items While the RACGP says shared care must be in place, the review is a welcome ‘observation of reforms’ and a ‘deeper dig’.
Government defers CDM Medicare item changes The concerns of GPs have been listened to, resulting in the Commonwealth delaying chronic disease management funding changes to 1 July next year.
‘Extremely concerned’: Frustration boils over amid CDM uncertainty The RACGP has demanded the Federal Government delay chronic disease management changes until funding details are clarified.
RACGP questions chronic disease funding ‘vacuum of information’ The Commonwealth has dropped new details about the revised MBS framework, but a persistent lack of funding details has GPs concerned.
CDM funding must be retained: RACGP The college is calling on the Government to guarantee there will be no funding losses when MBS changes rollout, saying GPs have been left in the dark.