GPs remain unconvinced on 100% bulk billing plan Recent polls show GPs are yet to be convinced a move to bulk bill all patients is viable for their practices.
Longer pollen season bringing more risk for asthma patients Research shows the hay fever season is growing longer, and one expert says GPs are at the forefront of helping patients reduce complications.
RACGP calls for clarity as CDM changes draw closer With a looming start date of 1 July for Medicare item changes, the college has written to health officials calling for GPs to have time to prepare.
Health groups call on candidates to reveal abortion support The RACGP has joined forces with 39 high-profile health groups, calling on political parties to support improving abortion access for all.
Battle of great ideas at the RACGP Hackathon What happens when you put GPs, tech minds and entrepreneurs into a room with the challenge of solving a problem in general practice?
UCCs five times more expensive than standard GP consult: Report In the wake of a new evaluation, the RACGP says the work of GPs in the clinics is valued, but it holds concerns about their cost and fragmented care.
GPs and MPs call for boost to meningococcal B vaccination A group of independent NSW MPs has called on the State Government to do more to protect families from meningococcal B.
‘Not for sale’: Australia defends PBS against US big pharma GPs welcome plans to make PBS-listed medicines even cheaper, but it comes as US pharma giants take aim at the scheme.
Be prepared for flu season 2025 With declining flu vaccination rates sounding alarm bells, the Chief Medical Officer is calling on GPs to help lift the numbers.
RACGP urges political parties to act on climate change With an election looming, the college says GPs at the frontline must be better supported to take action when natural disasters strike.