Appointment recognises a ‘great advocate for general practice’ RACGP President Karen Price has been honoured with a new title for her leadership and advocacy in the discipline of general practice.
RACGP speaks out on lack of 10-year plan funding ‘Whoever forms government’ must invest in primary care or risk compromising the entire health system, says President Dr Karen Price.
‘Surgeon’ title review: Who will make the cut? Any doctor can currently use the title regardless of their training level. The RACGP supports a crackdown but has warned against over-restriction.
Concern over significant NPS MedicineWise changes The recent budget revealed a ‘redesign’ for stewarding the quality use of medicines, with major implications for the organisation.
‘Kicking the can down the road’: ECG decision under fire The RACGP is calling on the Government to abandon another review of ECG items and reverse a Medicare rebate cut.
Senate Committee urges limits to AHPRA complaints The Senate report also acknowledged the ‘significant amount of stress’ caused to some doctors caught up in the current AHPRA notifications process.
Caution advised over heart screening tests SPONSORED: Dr Jane Deacon reviews the findings from a recent coronial inquest, including the implications for GPs.
Senate Committee pushes for ‘substantial’ Medicare rise The inadequacy of MBS rebates, which have tracked well below health service costs, is a key focus of a new report.
Federal Budget breakdown: What GPs need to know This year’s Federal Budget is targeted at addressing the increasing cost of living for many Australians post-COVID-19 – and preparing the political landscape for the upcoming election.
Request for GP feedback to inform prison healthcare Member feedback and a pilot program will guide the RACGP’s next edition of the Prison Standards, which aims to ensure best practice care.