15 Aug 2024
CDM funding must be retained: RACGP
The college is calling on the Government to guarantee there will be no funding losses when MBS changes rollout, saying GPs have been left in the dark.
15 Aug 2024
AHPRA CEO steps down
After 15 years in the top job, Martin Fletcher will leave the agency in December, bringing about a ‘new era’ for the health watchdog.
14 Aug 2024
Youth mental health enters ‘dangerous phase’
A world-first study has found young people are in crisis, their mental health is worse than ever, and it will continue to deteriorate without urgent change.
14 Aug 2024
Aged Care Royal Commission progress ‘disappointing’
A report says not enough has changed to improve residents’ chances of having their healthcare needs met.
14 Aug 2024
‘We want change’: GPs fight for climate action inside Parliament
In a new ‘Fossil Fuels are a Health Hazard’ report, GPs say climate change must be addressed in the same way as smoking has been.
13 Aug 2024
Australian men have highest cancer rates: Study
Research has found Australia tops the world for the prevalence of cancer in men, leading GPs to question what that says about our health system.
13 Aug 2024
PBS additions for cancer and epilepsy
Tens of thousands of patients each year are set to benefit from several first-time additions, including Zyamis and Tecentriq SC.
13 Aug 2024
New RACGP National IMG Committee calls for members
The long-awaited committee aims to better advocate for overseas-trained doctors, with its recruitment process now open to members.
12 Aug 2024
Just insulting’: RACGP demands ECG restriction reversal
New data shows GPs have delivered 2.2 million fewer ECG services since MBS item changes were rolled out in 2020, creating a ‘ticking time bomb’.
12 Aug 2024
Just insulting’: RACGP demands ECG restriction reversal
New data shows GPs have delivered 2.2 million fewer ECG services since MBS item changes were rolled out in 2020, creating a ‘ticking time bomb’.