14 Jun 2023
Prime Minister confirms new Health Secretary appointment
An experienced public servant has been tapped to fill the role being vacated by Professor Brendan Murphy.
11 Jun 2023
‘I thought it was spam’: GP receives honour for COVID work
Melbourne GP is among dozens of RACGP Fellows who have been recognised for their dedicated service in the King’s Birthday Honours list.
10 Jun 2023
RACGP moves to shore up wavering support for 60-day dispensing
Amid reports of crossbenchers becoming wary of the reform, the college has co-signed an open letter outlining the expected benefits for both patients and the primary care system.
09 Jun 2023
Government unveils $50 million primary care research initiative
The funding will aim to ‘drive innovative models of primary care’ as part of the ongoing push to reform Medicare.
08 Jun 2023
Warning over plan to bypass colleges for IMG assessment
Long shadow of ‘Dr Death’ experience in Queensland prompts concern around proposal to sideline specialist colleges in favour of the AMC.
08 Jun 2023
Medicare subsidy rate hits historic low
Figures show a huge shift in MBS subsidy rates among specialists outside of general practice, and large regional variations.
06 Jun 2023
GP in defamation battle gets pre-trial lift
Dr Adam Smith has welcomed the rejection of many imputations alleged by a naturopath, but says his life remains largely on hold.
31 May 2023
RACGP issues warning over pathology takeover bid
A merger that would create Australia’s largest pathology business could be against the best interests of patients, the ACCC has been told.
29 May 2023
Insurance cut for gender-affirming care ‘sends such a negative signal’
MDA National will no longer cover GPs initiating gender-affirming treatment for adolescents – a move that could impact patient wellbeing.
29 May 2023
AHPRA more than halves use of investigation powers
The RACGP President welcomes the shift, which follows college advocacy – but says more needs to be done to cut the time to resolve notifications.