AHPRA CEO: ‘The system isn’t working as it should’ He said the watchdog must ‘pick the whole system up and rethink it’ amid a ‘loss of confidence and a loss of trust’, in a speech about AHPRA’s future.
‘Early intervention letters’ sent for overseas MBS claims Around 1100 GPs have been asked to review a schedule of claims as part of a Health Department focus on overseas billing.
A clinic underwater, no power, and ‘a huge amount of anxiety’ GPs’ role as ‘community caregivers’: How doctors, patients, and the fire brigade worked together to ensure locals had healthcare amid the deadly NSW floods.
Queensland launches $40,000 GP incentive The General Practice Trainee Incentive payment is available to those beginning their GP training anywhere in the state in 2025.
Full details of incoming CDM changes revealed New MBS fees, transition arrangements and referral pathways have been unveiled. The RACGP President said he’s been left frustrated by the delay, but ‘at least we now have clarity’.
Semaglutide links to eye disorders in spotlight The TGA has received 44 reports linked to the drug, but one GP says a spike in concern may not be ‘mentioning high-quality evidence’.
Practice viability: Grants, commissioning and extra funding Do you know how to apply for practice grants? Or access extra funding sources? An RACGP toolkit walks GPs through these income opportunities.
‘Strong perception that MBS rates are inadequate’: Inquiry An inquiry into NSW’s healthcare funding highlights the ‘excessive workload on GPs’, increasing patient complexity, and a ‘failure to embed prevention’ in health systems.
How can GPs prepare economically for the next decade? Ahead of her speech at the Practice Owners Conference, NAB Chief Economist Dr Sally Auld says ‘the sector needs to think strategically’.
What comes next for primary care? GPs, tech experts and health executives gathered at the Digital Health Festival to discuss what the future holds for healthcare.