08 Jun 2023

‘Historic’ funding changes for opioid dependency treatment

Addiction GPs say the changes will help to reduce barriers when it comes to prescribing and access – and in the process reduce stigma.

07 Jun 2023

New GP hub to provide ‘360-degree’ eating disorder support

The digital platform is due to launch in the second half of 2023 and will offer a suite of tailored treatment options.

21 Aug 2023

What are the most reviewed items under Medicare compliance?

Standard GP consultations and chronic disease management services make up the bulk of the top 10 most reviewed item numbers by the PSR.

24 Aug 2023

In Practice: MyMedicare webinars

The first of what will likely be many webinars on the Government’s proposed voluntary patient enrolment scheme has been set for next week.

24 Aug 2023

Small Tasmanian town loses its only GP

After nearly 17 years of working around the clock to provide essential health services to the people of St Marys, Dr Cyril Latt is exhausted.

24 Aug 2023

Voting for RACGP contested electorates open

GPs are being encouraged to have their say on nine contested electorates in the 2023 Faculty elections.

24 Aug 2023

NSW pauses GP payroll tax audits for 12 months

The State Government will use the year-long freeze to consult on a long-term solution, a first step in preventing widespread practice shutdowns.

23 Aug 2023

Updates to the Health Technology Assessment Policy and Methods Review (HTA Review) including Consultation 1 Responses Published

Updates to the Health Technology Assessment Policy and Methods Review (HTA Review) including Consultation 1 Responses Published

07 Jun 2023

Call for GPs to connect unpaid carers with free support

SPONSORED: More than 2.65 million Australians are unpaid carers, but many don’t know about the free services available to support them.

07 Jun 2023

Trial highlights lack of awareness on alcohol and breast cancer link

But an Australian study looking at the effectiveness of alcohol intervention targeting women has shown promise for change.