11 Sep 2026
AMH testing rises sharply among women in Australian general practice
Requests for anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) testing in Australian general practice increased more than 13-fold between 2011 and 2021, new research has found.
11 Sep 2026
Study highlights what female GPs need to thrive
A review of research from Australia and overseas has identified workplace and system changes that could help female GPs build fulfilling careers and reduce burnout and workforce exits.
11 Sep 2026
Outdated technology could put general practices under pressure
General practices that do not keep up with digital technology could face higher costs, more administrative work and risks to patient care, according to Dr Rob Hosking.
11 Sep 2026
RACGP wants women’s health pharmacy trial judged on patient outcomes
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is calling for an independent review of the Federal Government’s women’s health pharmacy trial, saying its success should be measured by whether patients receive better care rather than simply counting prescriptions.
10 Sep 2026
Experts urge national action on infant RSV protection
Immunisation experts are calling for a consistent national approach to RSV protection after differences between states and territories left some families and GPs facing unclear eligibility rules.
10 Sep 2026
Government considers new measures to tackle high specialist fees
The Federal Government is seeking views on possible measures to reduce high out-of-pocket costs for patients using specialist medical services.
10 Sep 2026
GPs invited to help shape dementia care in primary practice
Dementia Australia is asking GPs to share their experiences to help identify ways primary care can better support people living with dementia.
09 Sep 2026
Hundreds of health organisations seek more time for My Health Record uploads
Hundreds of healthcare organisations have asked for more time to meet new requirements for automatically uploading pathology and diagnostic imaging reports to My Health Record.
09 Sep 2026
AHPRA trial to ease upfront registration costs for medical graduates
Medical graduates will have more flexibility when paying registration costs under a new pilot program from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
09 Sep 2026
New report calls for more connected women’s mental healthcare
A new report has highlighted the need for Australian healthcare services to better connect women’s physical and mental health, with many women continuing to experience significant mental health challenges.