Changes coming to MBS telehealth regulations The changes, coming into effect from 1 November, will be tied to a patient’s registered MyMedicare practice.
Senate told that menopause care requires overhaul There is an urgent need for improved support and access to care for people experiencing menopause and perimenopause, the RACGP says.
Federal Budget 2023–24: The detailed breakdown for GPs The long-awaited Budget contained some unequivocally good news for general practice, following long-term RACGP advocacy.
‘Not viable’: GPs’ ‘sadness’ at ending bulk billing of veterans GPs have rejected an accusation the move is ‘to make a political point’, saying the decision was considered carefully for six months.
How this GP illustrated Medicare’s four-decade slide While the rebate freeze put the spotlight on the value of GP services recently, Dr Christian Allen has gone a step further and compared MBS items since 1984.
Rebate increase for IUD insertion called out as ‘inadequate’ The MBS rebate has increased by just over $20 – but does that do enough to increase access? A women’s health expert says no.
Declining rural bulk-billing rates a sign of worse to come: RACGP Falling numbers outside the major cities ‘show that Medicare is under pressure’.
Bulk-billing rates dropping throughout rural Australia The declining rural numbers come as the Government announces Australia’s overall bulk billing is ‘at record levels’.
Explainer: Bulk-billing rates are at record highs – or are they? newsGP examines a contentious issue ahead of the Federal Election.
GPs around Australia getting political With the Federal Election looming, Australia’s GPs are campaigning for change.