Help shape the next general practice standards Member feedback will inform the next edition Standards, to help ensure the new indicators are reflective of Australian general practices.
What is the future for small practices? As another GP shuts up shop in rural NSW, newsGP asks about the prospects for smaller clinics.
‘Deeply troubling’: At least 184 general practices lost in a year New clinics have offset the closures to a degree, but the figures represent a net loss of at least 55 practices – and incomplete data means the number could be much higher.
In Practice: Telehealth exemptions for PCR tests extended Patients who meet the COVID ‘high-risk’ criteria have had the telehealth temporary exemption rule extended to 31 December.
In Practice: Proposed approaches to AHPRA data strategy The RACGP has submitted feedback on the health regulator’s strategy to inform its overall approach to how data is shared.
In Practice: EOI for general practice standards group The RACGP is encouraging members interested in the development of standards and associated resources to nominate for the expert committee.
In Practice: Updates to COVID ‘existing relationship’ requirements The AskMBS Advisory has updated its existing relationship clarification for COVID-19 MBS telehealth services, including exemption categories.
In Practice: Member access to rapid antigen tests The college is aiming to help address supply issues by making the tests available to members via the RACGP Plus portal.
Restrictive practices: RACGP advocates for person-centred approach A college submission to the disability royal commission includes proposed changes to help prevent, avoid, or minimise restrictive practices.
RACGP aged care standards out for second review Following initial consultation last year, the college is seeking further feedback to its standards for aged care. newsGP details key updates.