Future Leaders Program applications now open As program graduates and now RACGP state Chairs, Dr Rebekah Hoffman and Dr Sian Goodson are encouraging interested GPs to sign up.
Queensland to abolish GP payroll tax The State Government will permanently ditch its tax grab following years of outcry from GPs, as pressure mounts on other states to follow suit.
Final Review of General Practice Incentives report revealed It recommends a suite of changes which, if accepted, would see GPs’ incentives undergo a major shakeup, including a new payment architecture and a shift in the foundation of general practice.
Delay sought for expedited pathway rollout With AHPRA’s new fast-tracked IMG program set to impact both the RACGP and the ANZCA this year, the colleges are calling for it to be paused.
New PBS listing for high-risk CVD patients Experts welcome the listing of Vazkepa, with the treatment aimed at reducing heart attack risks for statin-treated patients with high triglycerides.
RACGP’s newest life members share words of wisdom As a new generation of GPs embark on their career, two inspiring doctors share what they have learned across their three-decade careers.
Victoria subsidises RSV immunisations for babies The State Government will fund the long-acting monoclonal antibody for unprotected newborns and eligible infants next winter.
Greens pledge sweeping GP investment The RACGP welcomed the party’s plan to increase rebates and up GP trainees’ pay but condemned a rollout of 1000 free healthcare clinics.
In Practice: GP24 early bird registration extended Due to popular demand, the discounted registrations for the Perth conference have been extended to 7 October.
TGA urges ‘extreme caution’ amid fake Ozempic pen imports GPs are being warned to lookout for the counterfeit pens and are urged to inform their patients, with one person already suffering life-threatening complications.