Data changes flagged for hundreds of general practices Significant changes to the way MedicineInsight data from almost 700 general practices is overseen lie ahead, with an opt-out deadline next week.
October 2022 Budget in detail: The impact on general practice While there was no immediate hike in MBS rebates, there were a number of announcements in Tuesday’s Budget that will affect primary care.
Vaccine and infection myocarditis risks contrasted A new Immunisation Coalition chart illustrates the much higher myocarditis risks following COVID-19 infection compared to vaccination.
Oral antivirals access opens to more Aboriginal Australians The move will come in with PBS changes from 1 November, which also include a treatment for a rare genetic disease.
Warning over Japanese encephalitis numbers As the wet weather continues, infectious disease experts have suggested almost 750,000 people could be at risk from the mosquito-borne virus.
‘A kick in the guts’: Frontline GPs respond to Medicare story How serious is the fallout from this week’s ‘rort’ headlines? GPs around the country explain why they are so upset.
RACGP backs up-schedule for modified release paracetamol The college is also supporting a proposal for smaller pack sizes but does not favour restricting over-the-counter sales to adults only.
Stronger myocarditis warnings after death linked to vaccine The stronger product information warning follows the death of a woman in her 20s, who died after receiving a Moderna booster.
COVID patients exempt from 12-month telehealth rule People with COVID-19 can keep having telehealth consults with any GP, regardless of when their last appointment was.
North Queensland doctors urged to keep airing concerns A united front is key to countering potential damage, says RACGP president-elect, who has closely tracked the pilot’s controversial evolution.