Inquiry bolsters case for GP child development check item RACGP calls for a new MBS item could soon be answered after a Parliamentary committee recommended its rollout.
Drugs alone not enough for long-term weight control: Study It found most patients return to their original weight two years after stopping weight-loss drugs, regaining 0.4 kilograms a month.
GPs’ ECG rebate restrictions reversed From 1 March, ECG restrictions will be lifted, allowing MBS item 11714 to be claimed by GPs, reversing a controversial 2020 funding cut.
Health Minister progresses Wegovy’s PBS listing Following PBAC’s recommendation, Mark Butler says he will begin working with manufacturers to list Wegovy on the PBS for obesity.
Calls for calm follow Bondi terror attack Leaders say it’s not the time to be ‘seeking retribution’, instead urging heartbroken Australians to come together to grieve and heal.
GPs’ AI scribe use doubles in one year: Poll With use of the tool skyrocketing, what does the future look like for AI scribes? And what do GPs need to be aware of as it evolves?
Crackdown on non-GP specialist fees ‘on the table’ The Health Minister says he is prioritising ‘out of control’ fees, flagging legal changes to lessen out-of-pocket costs for patients.
GPs take out top prize at Telstra Business Awards Rahma Health, a community-led charity helping Arabic-speaking families access health information, was named Business of the Year.
Rural snapshot reveals 8% increase in GP numbers A Queensland analysis has found more GPs are making themselves at home in the bush, but demand continues to outstrip supply.
TGA issues weight-loss drug safety alerts Wegovy and Mounjaro are among the high-profile medicines with new product warnings, with the watchdog linking GLP-1 RAs to new side effects.