Boosting GP stewardship through block funding The MBS is set for a shake-up, with the Review Taskforce recommending more use of block or blended payment models rather than fee-for-service funding.
Updated health check templates ‘a huge step’ forward The new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander annual health check templates, developed by the RACGP and NACCHO, are already making a difference.
Revised advertising guidelines GPs need to know The updated AHPRA resource is designed to protect the public from false or misleading claims and allow them to make informed healthcare choices.
RACGP gets a seat at the table on Mental Health Australia Board Dr Cathy Andronis, Chair of the RACGP Specific Interests Psychological Medicine network, will represent general practice.
Government ‘did not consider’ pandemic risks on PPE stockpiles: ANAO A new report has found the Federal Government failed to amass enough supplies in the National Medical Stockpile prior to COVID-19.
New modelling makes billion-dollar argument for increased primary care funding PwC Australia has revealed the billions in potential savings that could be realised through healthcare reform, but RACGP President Dr Karen Price says it will require ‘conviction and courage’.
New MBS tool ‘just what the doctor ordered’ The RACGP’s new interactive resource will make it easier for GPs to navigate the increasingly complex Medicare Benefits Schedule.
Australia tops international healthcare survey The results reaffirm the ‘outstanding’ job healthcare professionals have done amid major challenges, RACGP President Dr Karen Price said.
Government to push ahead with mandatory vaccination reporting Bill Should the changes pass, providers will face a $6660 penalty for not reporting newly administered vaccines to the Australian Immunisation Register.
Government tables report on aged care COVID response It has also announced a further $132.2 million to help fund recommendations stemming from the aged care royal commission.