MBS mental health gap must be addressed: RACGP GPs are ‘effectively discouraged’ from providing quality mental health care under the current system, a college submission has stated.
RACGP works to change telehealth MBS compliance approach The campaign is due to begin within weeks, but the college has strongly recommended that it be shelved.
Royal commission calls for revamped primary care funding model The recommendation was contained in the newly-released Final Report from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.
Prime Minister reveals further $1.9 billion to support vaccine rollout General practice is expected to receive a substantial amount of the new allocation, but details remain limited.
Funding for extended mental health consults on RACGP budget wish list The college has called for an unrestricted MBS item number to allow patients to spend more than 40 minutes with their GP.
Governments spend billions more on hospitals than general practice Despite a rise in general practice investment, public hospitals still receive six times more funding.
COVID vaccination EOIs give general practices ‘a seat at the table’ The RACGP is encouraging practices to submit their expression of interest, along with any concerns around the proposed delivery and funding model.
What has the RACGP been advocating for at the end of 2020? December has been a big month in advocacy, from economic modelling to long-term plans to mental health in aged care.
Boosting GP stewardship through block funding The MBS is set for a shake-up, with the Review Taskforce recommending more use of block or blended payment models rather than fee-for-service funding.
New modelling makes billion-dollar argument for increased primary care funding PwC Australia has revealed the billions in potential savings that could be realised through healthcare reform, but RACGP President Dr Karen Price says it will require ‘conviction and courage’.