MP behind bulk-billing letters singled out for praise One of the Federal MPs who wrote to local clinics urging them to bulk bill has received a glowing ministerial endorsement – but not all GPs are impressed.
GP integration ‘critical’ to $700m mental health overhaul: RACGP It is urging government to fully integrate general practice into incoming services, warning standalone models risk fragmenting care for young people with complex needs.
‘Held hostage’: Grattan Institute calls for pharmacy overhaul A damning report is urging sweeping reform, including $80 million for general practice-integrated pharmacists, scrapping of location restrictions, and an end to ‘backroom deals’.
Payroll tax for Victoria’s GPs to go under Coalition The RACGP is urging other parties to follow suit after the state’s Opposition pledged to scrap the tax if elected.
Cost shifting or community service? Councils’ role in general practice Local governments in some of Australia’s most vulnerable regions are being forced to prop up general practice services. Is this fair?
‘Little oversight’: Officials air AI scribe worries A Government document acknowledges concerns over the regulation of the medical scribes, as the TGA continues a review of their use.
My Health Record views rise under Share by Default changes Pathology and diagnostic imaging reports are being viewed millions of times each week following the reform’s rollout.
Chronic disease burden grows as primary care funds fall: AIHW A ‘big picture’ AIHW report highlights a widening funding divide, growing mental health burden, and some reasons for optimism.
AHPRA chief urges boards to ‘be the master of your own destiny’ He urged national boards to ‘simplify structures and drive national consistency’, saying governments will act if regulators do not.
Review exposes ‘weak’ evidence for pharmacy prescribing An RACGP-commissioned report found much of the rollout is built on ‘insufficient’ evidence, raising fresh concerns about patient safety and lack of rigorous evaluation.