Rural bulk-billing eligibility set to change Medicare billing incentives will change for GPs outside the major cities, as the DoH modifies the way it classifies rural and remote areas.
PIP QI fact sheet clears up uncertainty Released by the Department of Health, the fact sheet seeks to address concerns raised by the RACGP and the wider profession.
GPs urged to show caution when joining PIP QI The Federal Government program will inject $200 million into primary care, but what do practice owners need to be aware of before signing up?
Details of government incentive program revealed It is described as a ‘major change’ for general practice, but questions over PIP QI remain less than a month ahead of its implementation.
Financial incentives not effective in tackling rural GP shortages A new study has found non-financial factors to be more important when determining where to live and work.
No plans to pay GPs for uploading to My Health Record: Senate Estimates The Federal Government does not plan to remunerate GPs for the time taken to upload health data to My Health Record.
Overhaul of Practice Incentives Program delayed until May 2019 The RACGP has welcomed the delay of the Federal Government’s proposed Practice Incentives Program Quality Improvement Incentive, as an opportunity to ensure that it is designed correctly and works for general practice.