Lung Cancer Screening Program uptake revealed Almost 26,000 low-dose CT scans have been completed since 1 July, but a new campaign will focus on reaching vulnerable patients.
‘Uncollaborative pursuit of widespread pharmacy prescribing’ The RACGP and AMA have slammed a Pharmacy Board consultation, saying it is ‘suppressing debate’ about a plan for autonomous prescribing.
SA welcomes 74 new GPs The Fellows were celebrated at an Adelaide ceremony, with the RACGP President saying it’s an occasion that ‘fills me with pride’.
‘Exaggerated income claims no way to sell new policy’: RACGP President Mark Butler has repeated his assertions that GPs will earn $415,000 a year under bulk-billing incentives – calculations the RACGP President says are ‘misleading’.
RACGP welcomes Drug Summit response While there is ‘a long way to go’, the college welcomed NSW Government support of prevention, intervention and workforce reforms.
Jardiance expanded on PBS The expansion will benefit 65,000 Australians, with advocates labelling the milestone a ‘really important day’ for patients.
Flu deaths overtake COVID-19 fatalities In August, 211 patients died from influenza compared to 153 from COVID-19, amid Australia’s record-breaking flu season.
1 November MBS changes explained From the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program to telehealth changes, and new LARC items – landmark changes are just days away.
Optometrist prescribing powers bolstered Optometrists could be allowed to prescribe oral medicines under a plan to improve patient access, but the RACGP says there are ‘certainly some risks’.
Health Minister addresses BBPIP sign-up rate With days left until its rollout, he said many clinics are yet to sign up to the incentive as they are ‘still crunching their numbers’.