04 Apr 2024
In Practice: Am I billing correctly?
An upcoming webinar will cover everything GPs need to know about the recently tripled Medicare bulk billing incentive payments.
04 Apr 2024
ACT GPs expand free abortion access
General practices have been supported to carry out medical terminations at no cost, with experts now calling on other states to follow suit.
03 Apr 2024
Flucelvax QUAD now available on NIP
The boost comes as Queensland and WA announce the rollout of subsidised flu vaccination programs to curb already surging cases.
02 Apr 2024
Opioid prescriptions are down – but is dependence?
While PBS listing revisions have potentially reduced opioid prescriptions, experts say more active treatment is required to reduce harm.
02 Apr 2024
Q fever vaccination added to the AIR
The immunisations, which can only be administered once in a person’s life, were previously tracked by a private meat processing company.
02 Apr 2024
Drug expanded on PBS for CKD treatment
GPs can now prescribe empagliflozin for eligible patients with chronic kidney disease, but should be aware of specific eligibility criteria.
04 Apr 2024
Renewed push to reverse ECG Medicare restrictions
‘Unnecessary’ changes instituted in 2020 have only served to reduce patients’ access to care – particularly in rural areas – GPs say.
04 Apr 2024
‘Long overdue’: Aged Care Act delay worries GPs
Leaked documents have suggested incoming aged care reform could be delayed significantly, as GPs struggle with existing red tape.
04 Apr 2024
‘Absolutely tiny’ Federal obesity funding challenged
Questions have been raised about why no weight loss drugs are on the PBS, as research highlights the lack of funding for obesity prevention.
03 Apr 2024
New $30.5m Pre-Fellowship Program pilot launches
The trial will help IMGs spend two years in a regional practice, with the aim of developing the skills needed to embark on a GP Fellowship pathway.