Proposed data-matching laws could lead to excessive monitoring of GPs: RACGP The sweeping new laws would, if passed, allow the Federal Government to match datasets from the Medicare Benefits Schedule and Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
Heroin deaths spike, pharmaceutical opioid deaths creep downwards The 438 deaths caused by heroin in 2018 represent Australia’s highest number in almost 20 years, a new report has found.
One of the world’s most contagious viruses has returned to Australia Measles was eliminated in Australia five years ago, but new cases are streaming in from overseas.
Medical indemnity insurers to be required to offer universal cover Medical indemnity is set for a shake-up, with new rules making it compulsory for providers to offer universal cover to be introduced.
GPs should be able to see their billing against national averages: RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon believes such a change would help to ensure GPs are billing correctly.
Digitising healthcare: One unsung developer is here to help One of the world’s most influential digital health developers lives in Melbourne, but few in Australia know his name.
RACGP warns photo ID Medicare cards may increase risk of fraud President Dr Harry Nespolon has warned the One Nation plan would not solve fraudulent use and may raise the ‘spectre of the Australia Card’.
Expert backs RACGP calls for access to specific MBS items in prison People who are imprisoned have unique and extensive healthcare needs – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people even more so.
New project aims to make it easier for GPs to screen for alcohol harms When does alcohol use become an issue? This new project wants to make it easier for GPs to find out.
Conscientious objection obstacle to safe terminations: Qld Government Concerns have been raised that increasing numbers of doctors with objections to abortion may threaten a woman’s ability to seek a termination.