23 Nov 2023

Health Minister unveils $300 aged care incentive

Details are still lacking, but the payment will be available per patient, per year, while there will also be a $130 bonus for practices.

27 Nov 2023

GPs can now approve glucose monitors for DVA card holders

Access to the technology should significantly improve quality of life for veterans with diabetes, but patients without DVA cards still face barriers.

27 Nov 2023

Medicine reforms save patients $250 million: Health Minister

The past 12 months have brought a raft of changes to 60-day dispensing, the PBS, and bulk billing, but the sector is still crying out for funding.

27 Nov 2023

NSW CHO calls for boost to preventive care

The advice was prepared ahead of a new inquiry looking at how to address systemic healthcare strains.

24 Nov 2023

Vale Dennis Pashen

A passionate regional GP and driving force behind the push for formal recognition of Rural Generalist Medicine, the professor died on Thursday.

24 Nov 2023

All resolutions passed at 66th RACGP AGM

Members voted to usher through a number of amendments to the college’s Constitution, as well as updates to director and President remuneration.

23 Nov 2023

Plea for psychedelic rules reform

A new coalition of healthcare professionals wants a review of ‘overly restrictive’ prescribing guidelines, but a GP expert says changes must be done ‘slowly and carefully’.

23 Nov 2023

In Practice: PSR Bill passes

Supported by the RACGP, the new legislation makes key amendments to clarify and improve administration of the scheme.

22 Nov 2023

RACGP Member Engagement Survey extended

Members are being urged to help drive the college’s advocacy efforts by sharing their views on what matters most to them.

22 Nov 2023

New chronic cough advice ‘well worth bookmarking’

A ‘comprehensive’ update to chronic cough advice suggests child‐specific management will improve clinical outcomes.