Improving the governance of aged care providers The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety is set to hold a hearing examining the operations of two approved providers.
Should every high school have a GP? Former RACGP GP of the Year Dr Jane Cooper provides her insights from six years on campus.
Critical care centre receives $67 million boost Australia’s ability to respond to disasters and health emergencies will benefit from the funding injection.
Extension for PIP QI applications Practices experiencing delays in either submitting data or securing a time-limited exemption may now submit a late application for payment.
GP feedback requested for compliance audit With the Department of Health’s approach to health provider compliance under the microscope, GPs are seeking clarity to ensure they are adequately informed about their obligations.
‘Tale of neglect’: Aged care royal commission delivers damning report Australia is failing its elderly, with the interim report into aged care branding the sector a ‘sad and shocking system that diminishes Australia as a nation’.
Decriminalisation of personal drug use recommended to ice inquiry Counsel assisting the New South Wales Special Commission of Inquiry into Ice will advocate a harm minimisation-focused drug policy.
‘Everyone can benefit from having a GP in their lives’ Recent research has seen doctor self-care under the spotlight.
MBS item changes to impact GPs GPs now have to update billing practices related to heart health assessments, telehealth consultations, eating disorders and colonoscopy.
Concerns over insurers’ push to fund GP visits Proponents have said it would help support under-pressure doctors, but public health advocates are worried it could lead to a two-tiered system.