Government releases detailed breakdown of bulk-billing rates Find out how your practice compares to the rest of your electorate.
Hospital chief has ‘surprising’ primary care stance The CEO of St Vincent’s Health Australia has said the country needs ‘fewer hospitals, not more’ if it wants to make the most of its healthcare future.
Varied wellbeing outcomes for the nation’s kids Overall, children are happy, healthy, safe, and have someone to talk to – but that picture can change according to individual circumstances.
Small signs of progress in budget update The Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook includes relatively little for GPs, but there are some promising initiatives.
RACGP President accuses Pharmacy Guild of ‘classic overreach’ The powerful lobby group has again called for expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice following a new report that predicts a major GP workforce shortfall by 2030.
NDIS receives $105.9 m boost The significant funding injection was revealed alongside the new NDIA Board, which comprises mostly reappointments but lacks a GP presence.
Rural bulk-billing eligibility set to change Medicare billing incentives will change for GPs outside the major cities, as the DoH modifies the way it classifies rural and remote areas.
Emergency department presentations increase But millions of non-urgent and semi-urgent issues could be handled in general practice, according to the RACGP.
Doctors can object to procedures, not specific patients, under revised religious discrimination bill RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon cautiously welcomed the revisions, saying the college will ‘carefully consider’ the revised bill.
General practice takes centre stage at aged care royal commission Prominent GPs have argued fairer remuneration is required to improve patient care at aged care facilities.