Image-based prescriptions to end 30 September There are concerns that ending the service is ‘likely to cause unforeseen problems’. So what are some solutions?
The top three operational challenges general practices face SPONSORED: COVID has had a mixed impact on practice economics. CommBank’s GP Insights Report reveals how successful practices have responded.
Australia ranks high in global health system comparison But improvements could be achieved if other areas of the health system performed as well as general practice, according to Dr Michael Wright.
Reminder for patient out-of-pocket vaccine costs The Department of Health has issued further advice for general practices on COVID vaccine MBS billing items.
RACGP represents member interests in variety of forums Recent college advocacy work includes primary healthcare reform, aged care, and AHPRA notifications, according to Dr Michael Wright.
No-fault indemnity should apply to all vaccines: RACGP The call comes more than six weeks after the Prime Minister announced the scheme, for which details are still yet to emerge.
Further extension of electronic prescription subsidy The Department of Health will support general practices to prescribe via SMS until at least 30 June 2022.
General practice passes COVID vaccine milestone More than seven million COVID-19 vaccinations have been administered by GPs across Australia over the past four months.
GPs to receive cash incentives to vaccinate aged care and disability workers The RACGP has welcomed the plan for GPs to collect $1000 once they vaccinate 50 workers, and $20 per worker thereafter.
More than $1b committed to help Close the Gap The funding includes $254.4 million to address the life expectancy gap via infrastructure upgrades to Aboriginal Medical Services.