‘Miserly’ MBS indexation criticised An increase of 1.6% on most general medical service items has been called insufficient by the RACGP President.
Rural Generalist Fellowship program launches The development has been hailed as a ‘key milestone’ that will deliver more GPs with additional skills to rural and remote communities.
Government announces last-minute delay of new telehealth rules Implementation of the proposed 30/20 and extended 80/20 restrictions have been deferred for at least the next three months.
In Practice: New billing webinar The RACGP will host a Q&A for members at the end of July centred on what practice owners should consider when choosing a billing model.
RACGP calls for action on drug reform None of the 109 recommendations presented to the NSW Government from an inquiry into methamphetamine use have been acted upon.
EGM resolution on Board remuneration passes The ‘positive’ outcome will allow directors to continue representing members at their full capacity, RACGP CEO Paul Wappett has said.
Australian-first study reveals boosters’ efficacy against Omicron People who received three doses of COVID-19 vaccine had 65% greater protection against hospitalisation or death than those who only had two.
More than 8m Australians have a long-term health condition: Census New Census data reinforces the college’s longstanding call for more general practice support, the RACGP’s Vice President says.
‘Hybrid immunity’ enough to protect healthcare workers: DoH New advice indicates there is not enough evidence to support offering healthcare workers a fourth ‘winter dose’.
Balance test shows risk of death: Study The inability to stand on one leg for 10 seconds in mid-to-later life has been linked to a near doubling in mortality risk within the next decade.