One week left for nominations for next RACGP president ‘We need strong, thoughtful leaders from a broad range of backgrounds’: Eligible GPs are urged to get their nominations in soon.
Webinar delves into Medicare’s complexities The upcoming session will explain its fundamentals and compliance essentials to GPs in training and providers new to the system.
My Health Record views rise under Share by Default changes Pathology and diagnostic imaging reports are being viewed millions of times each week following the reform’s rollout.
Alarm over ‘quick prescriptions’ for GLP-1s online Australian GPs are speaking out after a US secret shopper study revealed how easy it is for patients to get a GLP-1 prescription.
Review exposes ‘weak’ evidence for pharmacy prescribing An RACGP-commissioned report found much of the rollout is built on ‘insufficient’ evidence, raising fresh concerns about patient safety and lack of rigorous evaluation.
Endorsed registered nurses to prescribe PBS medicines The decision follows ‘long consultation and proper consideration’, with the PBAC now considering which medicines will be available.
Renewed push for overhaul of GP funding model The Grattan Institute has reignited calls for funding reform, saying a reliance on a fee-for-service model is no longer suited to modern primary care.
GPs urged to be on alert as H5 bird flu spreads Despite its risk to human health being low, the RACGP says the outbreak must be ‘on GPs’ radar’ as it spreads across the country.
Free meningococcal B vaccines for Tassie infants GPs can now offer the vaccinations to children aged six weeks to two years, as well as a catch-up for those born from 1 July 2025.
Eligible GPs to receive patient rebate for ADHD care The funding will allow select NSW clinics to provide subsidised ADHD assessments and follow-ups for up to 2500 patients aged six and older.