‘I was hacked’: GP’s stark warning for colleagues High-profile Melbourne GP Dr Mukesh Haikerwal has called for vigilance after hackers stole his identity then tried to steal his money.
New epilepsy supports for patients and GPs The resources, including guidance targeted at GPs, offer support for managing the disease, which affects an estimated 151,000 Australians.
Senator raises ‘distressing’ impact of controversial Medicare fraud reports Recent Medicare fraud and non-compliance claims have been roundly rejected by public officials and politicians in a Senate Estimates hearing at Parliament House.
Debt-scrapping law for rural doctors kicks in The move is designed to encourage doctors and nurse practitioners to work in areas of acute need, although views are mixed on its likely impact.
‘Never been so strained’: Call for change as ED presentations spike Push for ‘collaborative’ overall healthcare reform, with a record 8.8 million emergency department presentations reported in just one year.
Surge in older people eligible for health card Changes designed to ease cost of living pressures will create thousands more cardholders, but GPs are being reminded that bulk billing is at their own discretion.
DoH report finds ‘no evidence’ for $8 billion Medicare leak figure The RACGP President says the announcement is vindication for doctors who collectively had their reputations questioned by the media reports.
Non-GP specialists decry Medicare ‘clickbait’ Medical professionals outside of general practice in Townsville have written a heartfelt letter of support for their GP counterparts.
‘Suboptimal’ uptake of ACS medicines regimen: AIHW One in three hospitalised ACS patients delays starting medication after being discharged, prompting a call for increased post-hospitalisation support.
Clinical care standard takes aim at preventable stillbirths Clinicians behind a new care standard, which is endorsed by the RACGP, also hope it will help break down taboos surrounding the topic.