Push to align MBS rebate for liver fibrosis test A new application for liver scanning technology proposes a rebate of $101.70 in general practice and $141.75 for non-GP specialists.
‘Building a culturally safe workforce will go a long way’ On National Close the Gap Day, leaders reflect on work to address the barriers to health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
GPs emphasise the power of social prescribing The college has called for more investment into non-medical activities to boost wellbeing, particularly in more remote areas of Australia.
Is measles making a comeback in Australia? With diagnoses returning to pre-pandemic levels, and one case transmitted in a waiting room, experts are warning the measles outbreak has significant implications for GPs.
Contraception and endometriosis treatments added to PBS ‘Good news all round’: GPs have welcomed new and amended PBS listings for Slinda, Ryeqo and Pergoveris, which will come into place over the next six weeks.
Deprescribing campaign focuses on environmental gains Advocacy backed by the RACGP highlights the benefits of deprescribing to both patients and the planet.
DPA changes ‘take doctors away from rural areas’ The Federal Government says its plan to expand Distribution Priority Areas has ‘no losers’, but the RACGP Rural Chair disagrees.
‘The bane of my life’: Authority approvals under scrutiny A recent audit report has shed light on how one of the great admin burdens for general practice became even more onerous. What more can be done?
Experts to explore ‘vital’ role of sleep for wellbeing GPs can join a CPD-approved webinar examining the latest sleep health advances, to ensure patients’ sleep is ‘on their agenda’.
RACGP to host national Medicare funding webinar Members are invited to ask questions and provide feedback, helping to shape the college’s response to recent Medicare election promises.