Warning over plan to bypass colleges for IMG assessment Long shadow of ‘Dr Death’ experience in Queensland prompts concern around proposal to sideline specialist colleges in favour of the AMC.
Medicare subsidy rate hits historic low Figures show a huge shift in MBS subsidy rates among specialists outside of general practice, and large regional variations.
GP in defamation battle gets pre-trial lift Dr Adam Smith has welcomed the rejection of many imputations alleged by a naturopath, but says his life remains largely on hold.
Spotlight on bulk billing incentive impact Officials have told the Senate Estimates committee they hope the measure will increase bulk billing rates as well as the viability of general practice.
‘I found out the hard way’: Why this GP is talking about CMV Dr Hugh Stump has a very personal reason for trying to bridge some surprisingly wide gaps in knowledge.
‘Clear and consistent’ telehealth rules to start in September A widely foreshadowed Medical Board crackdown on so-called ‘tick and flick’ prescribing will come into force later this year.
RACGP issues warning over pathology takeover bid A merger that would create Australia’s largest pathology business could be against the best interests of patients, the ACCC has been told.
GPs face mounting pressures as wait list crisis extends to private specialists Four GPs reveal which private, non-GP specialists have the longest wait times, the effect this has on patients, and the unintended benefits.
‘Misused evidence’: Spotlight on alcohol industry submissions New research looking at alcohol industry contributions to inform national strategy has found numerous ways science is misrepresented.
Stop the use of named hospital referrals: RACGP The proposal is among a suite of reforms put forward by the college in its submission to a review of the National Health Reform Agreement.