14 Oct 2024
‘Practical barriers’ central to low childhood immunisation rates
High costs and lack of appointments are the top reasons stopping Australian parents from vaccinating their kids, says groundbreaking new research.
14 Oct 2024
Queensland Labor promises 50 new bulk-billing clinics
While the RACGP welcomes the $365-million election commitment, it says the money would be better spent on improving existing services.
14 Oct 2024
Family comes first at Smile Arc in Doubleview
SPONSORED: Drs Jippy and Lloyd Buck have turned their lifelong dream into reality after taking the leap to create their own practice.
10 Oct 2024
Bupa launches free telehealth consults
The private health insurer now offers free appointments to members, but GP experts are questioning the service, saying ‘nothing is free’.
09 Oct 2024
World Mental Health Day renews calls for support boost
The theme of this year’s day is ‘Mental Health at Work’, leading the RACGP to double down on calls for more accessible care options.
09 Oct 2024
Queensland to abolish GP payroll tax
The State Government will permanently ditch its tax grab following years of outcry from GPs, as pressure mounts on other states to follow suit.
08 Oct 2024
New report aims to address critical health worker maldistribution
The ‘Working Better for Medicare Review’ made 26 recommendations in a bid to help doctors to work in the areas they are needed most.
08 Oct 2024
Final Review of General Practice Incentives report revealed
It recommends a suite of changes which, if accepted, would see GPs’ incentives undergo a major shakeup, including a new payment architecture and a shift in the foundation of general practice.
15 Oct 2024
GPs key to saving 73,000 bags of discarded blood
The RACGP has backed a campaign urging haemochromatosis patients to donate their blood, after research found many are unaware of the option.
15 Oct 2024
Review shows success of eating disorder MBS items
While the RACGP says shared care must be in place, the review is a welcome ‘observation of reforms’ and a ‘deeper dig’.