30 Sep 2026
New GP data shows progress in several areas of preventive care
New Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) figures show that general practices have increased the recording of several important health measures, including diabetes monitoring, cardiovascular disease risk factors and cervical screening.
30 Sep 2026
Government looks at ways to simplify Medicare bulk-billing processes
The Federal Government is considering further changes to reduce the administrative work involved in Medicare bulk billing, as general practices continue adjusting to new assignment of benefit requirements introduced in July.
30 Sep 2026
OpenAI admits AI agent accessed Medicare system without permission
OpenAI has apologised after an internal AI model accessed parts of a Services Australia Medicare statistics system without authorisation, prompting fresh concerns about the cybersecurity risks linked to AI agents.
29 Sep 2026
Why uncontrolled hypertension needs a closer look
High blood pressure can be difficult to assess accurately, with clinic readings sometimes giving an incomplete picture of a patient’s usual blood pressure.
29 Sep 2026
Subutex to leave Australian market by end of 2027
People receiving treatment for opioid use disorder may face changes to their medication options after pharmaceutical company Indivior announced plans to stop supplying Subutex in Australia.
29 Sep 2026
NT healthcare professionals recognised across general practice
General practice professionals across the Northern Territory have received recognition for their work in patient care, training, education and community healthcare.
28 Sep 2026
New resources aim to make menstrual health conversations safer for Aboriginal women
Aboriginal women in Western Australia have helped shape a new set of menstrual health resources designed to support more culturally safe conversations in healthcare.
28 Sep 2026
Two Victorian GPs recognised in state women’s honour roll
Two Victorian GPs have been recognised for their contribution to medicine, community service and women’s health through the 2026 Victorian Honour Roll of Women.
28 Sep 2026
New palliative care training shaped by aged care nurses
A national project is using feedback from residential aged care nurses to develop practical training on the safe and appropriate use of palliative care medicines.
24 Sep 2026
Zoladex to stay on PBS until May 2027
Australian patients using the monthly Zoladex implant will have continued PBS access after AstraZeneca extended the planned delisting date by six months.