23 Jan 2024
Queensland receives rural workforce boost
More than 100 new rural registrars are expected to help with GP shortages across the state under specialised training.
23 Jan 2024
Consider incentives for four-year-old health checks: RACGP
The college has outlined how potential improvements to the practice incentives program could boost patient outcomes.
22 Jan 2024
‘Life-changing’: Opdualag added to PBS
The combination treatment for advanced melanoma will be subsidised from 1 February and is expected to benefit almost 1000 patients every year.
19 Jan 2024
Tongue cancer diagnoses on the rise
Rates have spiked in cohorts not traditionally at risk of the cancer, especially younger women with no history of smoking or heavy drinking.
18 Jan 2024
DoHAC targets four areas in new compliance activity
Around 100 GPs will receive letters for high MBS activity in areas including timed professional services and chronic disease management.
18 Jan 2024
In Practice: GP input sought for cancer guidelines
GPs are invited to have their say on two new draft clinical guidelines for pancreatic cancer, which will inform a national strategy.
18 Jan 2024
Teens charged with murder after GP’s death
Victoria Police has charged two 16-year-old boys in relation to the death of Melbourne’s Dr Ash Gordon on Saturday.
17 Jan 2024
Assignment of benefit process ‘fundamentally flawed’: RACGP
In a submission to DoHAC, the college has called for an effective solution for a process many view as outdated and unnecessary.
17 Jan 2024
Momentum builds behind payroll tax petition
The new petition will ensure the controversial policy is debated in Parliament, provided it reaches 10,000 signatures by the end of the month.
17 Jan 2024
RSV vaccine approved by TGA
AREXVY will soon be available for patients aged 60 and over, sparking hope it will ease the pressure on Australia’s overflowing hospitals.