‘Huge financial disincentives’ lead to drop in GP home visits Analysis shows GP home visits have fallen 85% in three decades – experts say the key driver is remuneration that ‘doesn’t pass the pub test’.
Telehealth-only standards in spotlight A consortium of telehealth companies and insurers has published its own ‘National Telehealth Standards’ – but how official are they?
GPs’ central role in Wegovy’s PBS recommendation How a small, dedicated team of GPs advocated for patients to have affordable access to ‘lifechanging’ obesity treatment.
‘Growing apprehension’ about UCCs’ workforce impact The clinics are reducing pressure on ED presentations, according to a new, independent evaluation, but staffing gaps remain a significant concern.
Critical antimicrobial resistances up by 25% Findings from the latest CDC report further underline the need for improved prescribing practices and public awareness of the ‘silent pandemic of our age’.
Guild tops healthcare donations to political parties Spending more than $600,000, the Pharmacy Guild was the biggest health-related donor to political parties last year.
‘Historic high’ approval ratings for RACGP training Satisfaction rates hit 97% for clinical training in the most recent temperature check for registrars, which also showed ‘significantly higher’ overall approval rates.
Virtual EDs to offer ‘top-up’ ADHD prescriptions Victorians can now access six months of medication without seeing their GP or psychiatrist – leaving the RACGP ‘totally blindsided’.
‘Unanimous’ backing for MBS child development check The health checks for three-year-olds look set to be rolled out, as the Thriving Kids Advisory Group adds its weight to the growing list of the reform’s supporters.
GP gender pay gap exposed Research finds female GPs earn $24 less per consulting hour, with the RACGP calling for a system that better reflects modern clinical practice.