Budget ‘excellent’ for remote healthcare: RACGP Rural Chair Associate Professor Michael Clements shares his view on measures for areas disproportionately affected by workforce and chronic health issues.
Further downward spiral in bulk billing rates The first statistics since the Budget show one of the biggest year-on-year falls yet, with new incentives due to kick in from November.
‘No minimum numbers’: GPs urged to use RACF flag-fall fee Take-up of recommended COVID-19 boosters in aged care is low, but officials hope a raised fee for in-reach visits will make a difference.
Reproductive healthcare telehealth items extended The move has been welcomed, particularly for women in remote areas, but advocates are calling for the items to be made permanent.
Law needs to recognise ‘vital’ rural GP-Surgeons: RACGP The college has said it is ‘unable to support’ legislation that aims to protect the use of the title ‘surgeon’ in its current form.
‘Everything came crashing down’: Study reveals impact of health notifications The new research also stresses the pivotal role GPs can play in improving outcomes for doctor-patients.
‘Alarming’ shortfall in aged care COVID vaccination GPs are being urged to help increase rates ahead of winter, with around three quarters of eligible residents yet to receive a booster.
Federal Budget 2023–24: The detailed breakdown for GPs The long-awaited Budget contained some unequivocally good news for general practice, following long-term RACGP advocacy.
First RSV vaccine approved in US The US drugs regulator has given the green light to a new vaccine, which is also under consideration by the TGA in Australia.
‘My dream was Australia’: A new GP’s tale of red tape and persistence From petrol station attendant to Townsville GP, the route to Fellowship for Dr Nitin Chaudhary has been far from straightforward.