19 Jun 2024
Bowel cancer screening rates ‘going in the wrong direction’
Despite being the nation’s second deadliest cancer, and early detection proving 99% successful for treatment, testing rates continue to fall.
19 Jun 2024
How GPs can improve asthma outcomes and protect the environment
New guidelines show switching to greener dry powder inhalers could reduce the carbon impact of asthma therapy by more than 90%, while also leading to better asthma control.
19 Jun 2024
More funding needed for 15m Aussies with chronic conditions
The RACGP is again calling for higher Medicare rebates so all patients living with a chronic condition can afford proper healthcare.
19 Jun 2024
RACGP thanks outgoing Rural Health Commissioner
Adjunct Professor Ruth Stewart served in the role for nearly four years and will be replaced by fellow GP, Professor Jenny May.
18 Jun 2024
Is your practice thriving or just surviving?
A new project is aiming to uncover the future viability of general practice by examining the current financial state of Australia’s clinics.
18 Jun 2024
NSW issues payroll tax exemption tied to bulk billing
Contractor GPs at practices that reach certain bulk-billing thresholds will receive payroll tax rebates, while retrospective bills are also off the table.
18 Jun 2024
Re-elected RACGP Censor-in-Chief ‘very grateful’ for support
Dr Tess van Duuren will provide academic leadership, as well as strategic and policy advice on educational matters for another two years.
17 Jun 2024
Cost blowouts at nurse-led walk-in centres exposed
Internal emails show ACT public health officials recently buried around $10 million in additional annual expenses.
17 Jun 2024
Aggressive responses likely crystalise vaccine uncertainty: Study
Online misinformation has often been blamed for the spike in vaccine hesitancy, but is social media abuse just as damaging?
14 Jun 2024
Expand after-hours rebate window: RACGP
The college has said patients should be able to access higher subsidies from 6 pm on weeknights and midday on Saturdays.