24 Mar 2023
Canberra GP laments closure of ‘wonderful inclusive’ clinic
Dr Clara Tuck Meng Soo, known for her commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community, said Medicare’s decline has forced the clinic to shut its doors.
23 Mar 2023
‘Get rid of anti-competitive pharmacy rules’: Report
The newly released Productivity Commission analysis says the current set-up ‘limits the scope for improved outcomes’ for consumers.
22 Mar 2023
Government expands GP-led endometriosis clinic plan
There are now plans for 20 clinics based around the country which will target endometriosis and pelvic pain.
21 Mar 2023
‘Significant overreach’: Queensland pilot ploughs ahead before national standards agreed
The RACGP Queensland Chair finds little cause for comfort in documents inviting pharmacies to apply to the state’s pharmacy prescribing pilot.
20 Mar 2023
‘We can’t keep going this way’: GPs’ petition to save bulk billing
Higher rebates and funding for longer consultations are among the all-too-familiar requests, with a GP Principal saying more clinics will close if there is no change.
20 Mar 2023
IMGs a ‘simple solution’ to boost GP numbers: RACGP
The college is urging government to support international medical graduates and make it easier for them to work in Australia.
17 Mar 2023
Pharmacists raise UTI prescribing concerns
A state union has flagged potential issues surrounding medical indemnity, overwork, and the separation of prescribing and dispensing.
16 Mar 2023
‘Strong Culture, Strong Youth’: Close the Gap Campaign shines light on youth
To help achieve health equity and improved life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the campaign’s latest report is calling for large-scale systemic institutional reforms at a national level.
15 Mar 2023
Brisbane bulk billing rates falling fastest: Survey
A survey reveals the impact of ‘inadequate’ Medicare rebates in billing trends, with a similar shift noted across the country.
15 Mar 2023
General practices hit by Medicare claiming outage
The issues were caused by a planned system upgrade, according to Services Australia – but practices say they received no warning.