Changes coming to MBS telehealth regulations The changes, coming into effect from 1 November, will be tied to a patient’s registered MyMedicare practice.
Telehealth rules tighten for nurse practitioners From November, NPs will be required to have an ‘established clinical relationship’ for telehealth appointments, bringing the profession into line with GPs.
Extent of non-compliant medicinal cannabis clinics revealed New research has highlighted the need for more stringent monitoring and regulation when it comes to advertising practices around the prescribing of medicinal cannabis products.
‘Deeply concerns me’: Original prescriber’s alarm over cannabis trends Medicinal cannabis prescription rates are skyrocketing, with sales in the first half of 2024 almost equal to all of 2023 – but it comes amid mounting concern.
Offering telehealth? Ensure you’re covered SPONSORED: With the rise of technologies, have new telehealth guidelines introduced potential implications for medical practitioners’ liability?
Private health insurers offering telehealth: A risk to Medicare? As more private health insurers offer digital GP consults, what does this mean for Medicare and primary care services?
Bupa launches free telehealth consults The private health insurer now offers free appointments to members, but GP experts are questioning the service, saying ‘nothing is free’.
Can a virtual ED reduce diabetes hospitalisations? A new initiative is hoped to ease ED loads and improve access to treatment, but there are concerns it may also fragment general practice care.
Telehealth helps overcome addiction stigma: Study Many patients feel more trust when speaking to GPs online, according to researchers now calling for doctors to diversify their consulting options.
GPs protest scrapped pregnancy counselling exemption The RACGP urged the Government to reverse the removal, saying it limits access to care and creates ‘reproductive healthcare deserts’.