GP support for changes that would help end ‘cycle of poverty’ An RACGP submission has recommended several initiatives aimed at improving access to dental care.
Prime Minister confirms new Health Secretary appointment An experienced public servant has been tapped to fill the role being vacated by Professor Brendan Murphy.
‘Valuable’ Senator meeting hailed as a success RACGP representatives said important advocacy topics were covered, including extended dispensing, Medicare rebates and GP workforce.
Government unveils $50 million primary care research initiative The funding will aim to ‘drive innovative models of primary care’ as part of the ongoing push to reform Medicare.
In Practice: Rural health fracture management Rural and remote GPs can access information on the identification, management and treatment for less common fractures in a free new webinar.
New GP hub to provide ‘360-degree’ eating disorder support The digital platform is due to launch in the second half of 2023 and will offer a suite of tailored treatment options.
$2b health funding program ‘fell short of ethical requirements’: ANAO Executive oversight, risk and fraud management were deficient, while many grants were ‘inconsistent’ with rules and guidelines.
TGA issues oral anticoagulants warning Reports of serious kidney damage in rare circumstances have prompted a class-wide update to the medications’ product information.
RACGP backs proposed crackdown on harmful marketing The college is supporting a push from crossbench MPs for stronger regulation on advertising for gambling, junk food, alcohol, and fossil fuels.
Brisbane haze sparks asthma plan prompt The smoke enveloping Queensland’s capital has led to a nationwide reminder about the importance of the potentially life-saving plan.