GP provider details compromised in Medibank leak Australia’s largest health insurer says it has not yet determined the extent of the breach, with the AFP now also becoming involved.
Readers reject alleged scale of Medicare leakage Only one in 10 respondents to a newsGP poll believe the reported $8 billion estimate is accurate.
TGA approves Moderna as adolescent booster An ongoing study demonstrates that the booster produces a similar immune response in this cohort to adults aged 18–25, the regulator says.
‘Implausible’: Healthcare experts doubt scale of Medicare ‘rorting’ Scepticism is growing as to whether $8 billion is really leaking from Medicare each year, with the new reports’ timing now also being questioned.
New clinical support for ‘silent but deadly’ disease Chronic kidney disease detection and management resources have been released, days after it was labelled a ‘national emergency’.
GPs push back against alleged $8 billion Medicare ‘rort’ The claim has triggered an investigation into the Department of Health and Aged Care’s existing compliance and audit programs.
What do bivalent vaccines mean for Australia’s rollout? The first doses of Moderna’s variant-specific COVID vaccine became available this week, offering a slight advantage over previous versions.
Reform momentum continues at medical students’ meeting There was a sense of the need for ‘real change’ at a meeting called to address the dwindling number of students choosing general practice.
What’s in the RACGP’s pre-Budget submission? The college has again requested more support for longer consultations, while it is also urging for greater investment in rural health.
In Practice: AssessGP trial to bring the KFP back online The next step on a journey towards the RACGP returning to computer-based exam delivery of the AKT and KFP will take place this month.