More funding needed for 15m Aussies with chronic conditions The RACGP is again calling for higher Medicare rebates so all patients living with a chronic condition can afford proper healthcare.
‘Unhurried whole-person care’ proves best: Study Longer consultations and a regular GP have proven vital in keeping older Australians out of hospital, according to findings from a 1000-patient clinical trial.
RACGP unveils key asks ahead of Federal Budget Annual children’s health checks, increased funding for longer consultations, and support for practice growth are all on the college’s wish list.
Scrap preference for video telehealth consultations: RACGP The college has said the current MBS principle lacks evidence and could compromise access to care.
Budget reveals $5.7 billion general practice investment Funding will go towards the creation of a new level E consultation item, rebate indexation, telehealth, the bulk billing incentive, and multidisciplinary care.
Push for increased telehealth funding ahead of Budget With the Federal Budget around the corner, the RACGP is reiterating calls to improve access and make it a permanent fixture of Medicare.
Limited evidence behind decision to cut long phone consultations Health researchers want longer phone consultations to be reinstated, saying there was ‘little evidence’ to support the change.
Antenatal care item descriptor ‘doesn’t scratch the surface’ GPs are pushing for an update to the two-word, 30-year-old MBS descriptor to better reflect the level of care that falls under it.
Treating staff – why it’s a bad idea SPONSORED: There are several barriers to providing safe care to staff members, writes MDA National medico-legal adviser Nerissa Ferrie.
‘Not adequate’: RACGP seeks update on antenatal rebate discrepancy The college has again asked why pregnant people cannot access Medicare rebates for longer appointments.