‘A wake-up call’: GPs issued warning over semaglutide prescribing The DoHAC has delivered ‘education letters’ to more than 1000 doctors found to be prescribing the medication under the PBS, but failing to follow the criteria.
Who are the pathology nudge letters really targeting? Rather than rogue doctors, these letters seem to have been sent largely to GPs who treat our most vulnerable patients, writes Deborah Carrington.
Pathology requests under the microscope More than 5000 GPs are about to receive a letter from the Department of Health about their pathology requests.
RACGP criticises DoH telehealth compliance approach President Dr Karen Price has written an open letter to Federal Health Secretary Professor Brendan Murphy, saying GPs feel ‘let down’.
Audit of compliance actions raises questions over efficacy of targeted letters Questions have emerged over whether Department of Health compliance activities recover enough money to justify the cost.
‘Nudge’ letters to take supportive tone following RACGP push More than 1000 GPs who were sent a letter regarding musculoskeletal diagnostic imaging requests are set to receive a more educative follow-up.