‘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.
Another state flags pharmacy prescribing for UTI Despite longstanding opposition from doctor groups, NSW’s Health Minister has asked his department to investigate establishing a trial.
DoH releases 30/20 rule fact sheet The new telehealth compliance measure came into effect on 1 October, despite calls to delay its implementation.
Confusion as Government walks back bivalent dose commitment Australia will not receive 15 million doses of variant-specific vaccines from Moderna in 2022.