‘Implausible’: Healthcare experts doubt scale of Medicare ‘rorting’ Scepticism is growing as to whether $8 billion is really leaking from Medicare each year, with the new reports’ timing now also being questioned.
Controversial pharmacy prescribing pilot finalised The North Queensland program is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2023, with the college warning about risks to patient safety.
‘A constellation of symptoms’: Long COVID in focus The first public hearing into long COVID has taken place as clinicians attempt to work out the scale of the problem, and one GP reports a rising demand for treatment.
Doubts over impact of key antiviral treatment A large UK study suggests molnupiravir has no effect on hospitalisations and deaths but reduces the overall recovery time from COVID-19.
What do practice owners need to know about payroll tax? In the second of a series of articles on payroll tax complexities, William Buck business advisory expert Paul Copeland looks at considerations for practice owners.
Future of general practice on the agenda at emergency summit The RACGP is bringing together leaders to discuss solutions to key issues related to general practice sustainability, saying ‘immediate action’ is required.
Joint appeal issued for delay of 30/20 telehealth rule The new compliance measure is being introduced today, despite the lingering threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
What GPs should know about payroll tax In the first of a series of articles on payroll tax complexities, William Buck business advisory expert Paul Copeland looks at considerations for GPs.
GP pushes back against prostate cancer claims Urologists have called for GPs to overhaul prostate cancer screening, stating that not enough men are being tested – but what do the guidelines actually say?
Vaccine rollout ‘relied on GP goodwill’: Study General practices involved in Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination program struggled to make ends meet, researchers say.