GP advocacy push takes over Parliament The NT’s inaugural GPs@Parliament saw almost every MP speak face to face with a GP, hearing first-hand exactly what needs changing.
Health Minister launches federal pharmacy prescribing trial The Federal Government pilot allows concession card holders to access pharmacy prescribed contraceptives – a shock move labelled ‘dangerous’ by an enraged RACGP.
Which uni produces the most GPs? Monash and James Cook universities trained the most future GPs and RGs last year, a new analysis reveals.
Rural workforce incentive reforms hailed ‘significant win’ The RACGP welcomes changes to the WIP – Rural Advanced Skills stream which alter how GP’s FTE is assessed for program eligibility.
MP pens targeted letter pressuring clinic to bulk bill The letter, addressed to a local general practice, expresses ‘disappointment’ that it has not switched billing models.
RACGP budget wish list urges aged care reforms Funding for a Tasmanian pharmacy prescribing pilot must be redirected to embed pharmacists into aged care, the college says.
Victorian pharmacists to prescribe contraceptive pill The Premier says the expansion will save patients the ‘hassle’ of booking a GP appointment, but the RACGP has slammed the move.
Pharmacy Guild spends big for seat at PM’s birthday dinner The RACGP is calling out the Guild, saying Australia needs ‘policy based on evidence, rather than purchased influence’.
ACCHO-led GP training trial launches in rural QLD The first-of-its-kind Single Employer Model trial aims to boost the rural GP workforce and strengthen community controlled care.
Costs must be covered for GPs travelling to rural areas: RACGP It’s calling for a Pathways to Rural program to be funded to pay for city GPs to spend four weeks per year practising regionally.