How did the college advocate for members last month? The Federal Budget, pharmacy prescribing and new dedicated MBS item numbers for smoking cessation all elicited an RACGP response.
Vaccine rollout funding reform headlines RACGP advocacy agenda The college continues to call for additional MBS item numbers to support vaccine counselling in general practice.
Improving COVID vaccine rollout top of RACGP advocacy list Dr Michael Wright details the college’s recent behind-the-scenes advocacy work.
RACGP works to change telehealth MBS compliance approach The campaign is due to begin within weeks, but the college has strongly recommended that it be shelved.
What has the RACGP been advocating for at the end of 2020? December has been a big month in advocacy, from economic modelling to long-term plans to mental health in aged care.
What did the RACGP advocate for in November? The college last month undertook budget and election preparations, while advocating around immunisations and aged care.
Shaping the future of primary care: Budgets and telehealth In the second monthly column on funding advocacy, Dr Michael Wright sees positive change – but also missed opportunities.
Advocating for general practice during a pandemic Dr Michael Wright writes about the latest RACGP efforts in a time of major change for Australian healthcare.