Royal commission calls for revamped primary care funding model The recommendation was contained in the newly-released Final Report from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.
DoH confirms personal attendance not needed to claim MBS COVID vaccine numbers The RACGP had strongly advocated that such a requirement would severely hamper general practice’s involvement in the rollout.
More clarity on mandatory vaccination reporting The new laws come into effect next week, and detail has been released on reporting timeframes and requirements for vaccines administered overseas.
Key COVID vaccine resources for immunisation providers As Australia’s coronavirus vaccination drive begins, newsGP collates the latest clinical information into one place.
How a ‘lower-efficacy’ vaccine could take us to herd immunity Some have claimed highly effective mRNA vaccines are the only available candidates that would allow Australia to reach herd immunity against COVID-19. But what if there’s another way?
Study identifies four main comorbidities associated with COVID deaths Coronavirus patients with cancer, chronic kidney disease, diabetes or hypertension were found to be most at risk of death.
Million dollar primary care research grant unveiled The Windermere Foundation has revealed its contribution towards establishing an Australian-first framework aimed at improving patient outcomes.
Australia secures 10m additional COVID vaccine doses Pfizer/BioNTech have agreed to double the number of doses they will be sending to Australia. Where does that leave us?
Pfizer/BioNTech COVID vaccine approved for use in older Australians The TGA has said there is ‘no specific risk’ associated with vaccinating older people, following reports of deaths in Norway.
RACGP President calls out rogue MP over COVID misinformation UPDATED: Dr Karen Price has condemned Federal MP Craig Kelly’s appearance on a podcast hosted by ‘disgraced former celebrity chef’ Pete Evans.