Smoke and vapours: RACGP warns of Big Tobacco research drive A recent investigation revealed the world’s largest tobacco company has poured hundreds of millions of dollars into vaping research.
Rebate increases ‘not off the table’: Health Minister Payments and ‘flexible funding’ for practices to employ more nurses and allied health professionals are also being considered.
Strengthening Medicare report recommends funding longer consultations Greater investment to support multidisciplinary teams in general practice has also been proposed, but increased Medicare rebates are not mentioned.
Pushback against Premier’s nationwide pharmacy prescribing call Dominic Perrottet is set to raise the topic at National Cabinet, but the RACGP is urging leaders to prioritise patient safety ahead of pharmacy profits.
Positive meeting gives hope for payroll tax exemptions The Queensland Treasurer has told RACGP representatives that all options remain open and that he would like it discussed at National Cabinet.
RACGP payroll tax media blitz continues The college has taken out full-page ads in major Sydney newspapers ahead of the NSW election, urging the Premier to not ‘kill off’ general practice.
RACGP calls for support as patients face ‘impossible choice’ Investment is needed now as long-term reforms will not arrive quickly enough for some people, the college’s pre-Budget submission says.
Reports of ‘million-dollar’ GP packages labelled canary in the workforce coalmine The Shire of Quairading is the latest local council to dig into its own pockets in a desperate attempt to source a GP – but the RACGP Rural Chair predicts it will not be the last.
In Practice: RACGP Specific Interests Zoomapalooza Members can gain valuable CPD Reviewing Performance hours via an upcoming online event featuring case-based discussion and collaboration.
‘Significant impact’ of GPs recognised Nine current and former GPs have received official Australia Day Honours for their services to medicine and the community.