‘Significant disillusionment’: New spotlight on regulation failings In the latest phase of the Complexity Review, officials have detailed policies to address a lack of clarity and direction within healthcare regulation.
Mark Butler to stay on as Health Minister The RACGP President says he is looking forward to continuing a collaborative relationship with Minister Butler, as the Prime Minister confirms his cabinet.
Fresh push to turn around ‘dire’ flu vaccination rate The RACGP has joined calls to boost influenza vaccinations as cases continue to climb, with increases seen across all Australian jurisdictions.
Draft deprescribing guideline for older people issued The recommendations are currently out for feedback, with hopes the guidelines can ‘meaningfully improve’ health outcomes.
‘The same challenges’: Lessons from remote Canada They may be half a world apart but country doctors in Canada and Australia have a lot they can teach each other, finds the RACGP’s Rural Chair.
Election result confirms huge Medicare shift in November With the Federal Election result now clear, the RACGP President says supporting members to adopt the best billing models for them is a top priority for the college.
RSV vaccine approved for use in at-risk over-50s The new TGA approval allows access to the Arexvy vaccine for at-risk adults aged 50–59, expanding the previous indication.
Using same arm for vaccination boosts antibody response: Study New Australian research suggests that using the same arm for vaccine boosters could trigger a more rapid immune response.
Pledge to boost GP access in after-hours telehealth The election commitment from the Labor Party would expand GPs’ role in after-hours telehealth through a rebranded advice line.
‘A referendum on Medicare’: Frontbenchers clash in Canberra A ‘brittle consensus’ or not? On Wednesday, Mark Butler and Anne Ruston debated their parties’ respective health policies at the National Press Club.