‘Unprecedented’ update to antibiotic guidelines The first tranche of a major update from Therapeutic Guidelines has been released, with a focus on infections treated in primary care.
‘Not for sale’: Australia defends PBS against US big pharma GPs welcome plans to make PBS-listed medicines even cheaper, but it comes as US pharma giants take aim at the scheme.
Is your electorate impacted by a bulk-billing shift? Almost 10% of Federal electorates, including all five in Tasmania, had no clinics offering bulk-billed standard adult consultations, new data found.
PBS co-payment freeze rolls out In 2025, the maximum patient cost for all PBS medicines will remain the same as in 2024 instead of increasing with indexation.
RACGP endorses ‘incredible’ amount of resources This year, the college endorsed a range of clinical guidelines demonstrating the breadth of general practice and supporting members’ CPD.
AHPRA cuts fees for practitioners taking parental leave GPs who have taken six months of parental, disability, or carer’s leave can soon apply for a 30% rebate on their annual registration.
Surge in working-age people avoiding GP care due to cost More than 15% of patients aged 25–34 are holding off on a visit to their GP, reflecting the cohort’s absence from bulk-billing incentives.
RACGP pushes for changes to Medicare Safety Net As patients on low incomes continue to forego care due to out-of-pocket costs, the RACGP is urging for safety net thresholds to be lowered.
Update of ‘leading handbook’ for diabetes support After four years and an evolving type 2 diabetes landscape, the RACGP has launched its refresh of the flagship clinical guideline.
‘Troubling increase’ in patients avoiding GP due to cost With a 243% jump in NSW middle and high-income earners now delaying healthcare, the RACGP is calling for urgent intervention.