Bulk-billing rate rises to 84.1% New quarterly figures show more patients are being bulk billed, but increased rebates are still needed, says the RACGP president.
‘It’s been quite a ride’: Henry Brodaty’s extraordinary story Midway through his tenure as Senior Australian of the Year, the pioneering clinician reflects on his career and what he wants GPs to know about dementia.
Call for government action to support GP care for homeless patients The RACGP is calling for primary care funding and policy settings that better reflect the complexities of caring for this patient cohort.
Healthcare workers caught up in AHPRA privacy breach The watchdog apologised after accidentally exposing the private email addresses of healthcare professionals invited to a session on substance misuse notifications.
Telehealth company hit by data breach Experts are urging GPs and practices to review cyber security plans after a breach may have exposed Updoc patients’ contact details.
Exploring the role of GPs in palliative care As a national campaign encourages patients to open up about end-of-life needs, experts highlight the key role of GPs in providing care.
GPs concerned vaccine barriers are adding to record-breaking ED strain Supply woes, alongside record patient numbers in Sydney EDs, have fuelled calls from GPs to urgently bolster vaccination funding and programs.
Survey focuses on impact of ‘major reform’ to aged care GPs are being encouraged to share their thoughts on the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive, two years after it came into effect.
Medicare funding model works against general practice: Rural GP The RACGP has called for ‘structural reform’ rather than isolated measures that fail to deliver what’s needed in rural Australia.
Study draws ‘roadmap’ for supporting IMGs Researchers hope it can help support international medical graduates to not just survive but thrive in rural communities.