Findings from PHN audit to remain confidential An audit into the North Queensland Primary Health Network will investigate potential conflicts of interest at the board level, but the findings are not expected to be released publicly.
Should rural general practices be embedded in hospitals? The issue is under the spotlight after a senator asked if rural areas could ‘just get rid of private practice’ during a Senate Committee hearing investigating workforce struggles.
Drop in national bulk billing rate signals increasing out-of-pocket costs During the December quarter the bulk billing rate dropped by 1.2%, indicating more practices are taking action to ensure their sustainability, says Dr Karen Price.
Booster take-up disparities widen Striking contrasts in booster coverage are emerging in different local government areas. What can be done to address the inequities?
Government responds to RACGP calls, expedites emergency provider numbers The move will ensure GPs can continue to practise and provide care for people in disaster-affected areas.
‘Doctors might be intimidated’: GP blasts NSW complaints body A single anonymous complaint was enough for one Taree GP to receive a warning about ‘maintaining constructive communication’ in public.
GPs are not ‘self-serving’ – we are desperate The issues around attracting doctors to general practice are long-term, complex and need to be carefully managed. The last thing we need is yet another attack on GPs, writes Dr Karen Price.
Out-of-pocket costs leaving chronically ill vulnerable: Report Australian patients are paying more for healthcare than many other comparable countries, new analysis suggests. Changes have been floated, but what would they mean for general practice?
‘We need to act now’: GPs call for action on equality this IWD With the pandemic further highlighting ongoing and persistent inequality, GPs say this year’s International Women’s Day theme – #BreaktheBias – could not be more timely.
‘Devastating’: The despair of our Ukrainian GPs As war rages in Eastern Europe, the Ukrainian medical community in Australia is doing its best to offer support.