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The top general practice stories of 2023
Sixty-day dispensing, red tape and Medicare funding were high on the agenda for GPs this year.
As the year draws to a close, newsGP counts down the top 10 stories from 2022.
As the year draws to a close, newsGP counts down the top 10 stories from 2023.
10
Budget reveals $5.7 billion general practice investment
(Published 9 May)
Funding will go towards the creation of a new level E consultation item, rebate indexation, telehealth, the bulk-billing incentive, and multidisciplinary care.
9
$2.2 billion Medicare investment ‘just what the doctor ordered’
(Published 28 April)
Rebuilding general practice was a key focus of National Cabinet, which introduced a number of measures to make healthcare more accessible and affordable.
8
GP’s defamation battle settles out of court
(Published 4 September)
It cost three years and $700,000, but a hard-fought legal battle is finally over for Melbourne GP, Dr Adam Smith.
7
‘To my respected psychiatry colleagues’
(Published 23 August)
A near-constant stream of referral rejection has prompted one frustrated GP to address an open letter to Australia’s psychiatrists.
6
Why AHPRA makes you declare parking fines (in some states)
(Published 22 August)
A review into the criminal history registration standard is underway, which has drawn attention to the current requirements.
5
‘Next level’ scammers targeting general practice
(Published 9 November)
An attempt to scam Dr Karim Ahmed failed but he has warned that the sophisticated methods could easily fool those not on their guard.
4
GP sued for defamation by naturopath faces millions in legal fees
(Published 8 May)
In his quest to debunk medical misinformation, Dr Adam Smith has found himself embroiled in a legal saga that has now stretched for more than two years.
3
Which July Medicare changes will impact GPs?
(Published 27 June)
With the new financial year almost upon us, newsGP sums up the key changes to MBS item numbers from the beginning of next month.
2
‘Like a script from Utopia’: Bulk billing change raises GP ire
(Published 2 October)
In an update to the ‘assignment of benefit’ requirement, GPs can still get verbal consent to bulk bill telehealth – but will need to fill in more forms.
1
Sixty-day dispensing: What GPs need to know
(Published 31 August)
After a long and hard-fought push, the landmark changes will finally be in place from September. Here’s what to expect when the reform goes live.
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