18 Jun 2026
In Practice: Medicare Compliance and RACGP Learning Events
An upcoming Royal Australian College of General Practitioners webinar will guide new providers through key Medicare principles, including MBS requirements and compliance obligations under the health system.
18 Jun 2026
Government Revises Medicare Consent Rules Following GP Concerns
The Federal Government has updated upcoming Medicare assignment of benefit rules after concerns from GPs that the changes could increase administrative burdens and affect care for vulnerable patients, particularly those living in aged care facilities.
18 Jun 2026
Health Leaders Call for Caution Over Pharmacist Prescribing Proposal
A coalition of Australia’s leading healthcare organisations has called on policymakers to prioritise patient safety as they consider a proposal that would allow pharmacists to prescribe Schedule 8 medicines.
17 Jun 2026
Overdose Deaths Hit Record High as Experts Urge Greater Support for Patients
Australia recorded its highest number of drug-induced deaths in 2024, with new figures showing more than 2,500 people lost their lives due to overdoses and other drug-related causes.
17 Jun 2026
Ahpra and Special Envoy Join Forces to Tackle Antisemitism in Healthcare
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism, Ms Jillian Segal AO, have reaffirmed their commitment to removing antisemitism from healthcare and addressing all forms of racism and discrimination across the health system.
17 Jun 2026
Study Explores Whether Eggs Can Help Ease Perimenopause Symptoms
New Australian research is examining whether adding eggs to the daily diet could help support women during perimenopause, particularly when it comes to sleep and overall symptom management.
17 Jun 2026
Dementia Prevention Program Expands Across Australia
One of the world’s most successful dementia prevention studies is set to expand across Australia, with GPs expected to play a key role in helping identify and support people at risk.
17 Jun 2026
Webinar to Showcase Australia’s New 10-Year Health and Medical Research Strategy
Healthcare professionals, researchers and stakeholders are invited to attend a public webinar on 26 June 2026 to learn more about Australia’s new National Health and Medical Research Strategy 2026–2036.
16 Jun 2026
Patients Say GLP-1 Medicines Work Best Alongside Lifestyle Changes
A new study has found that people using GLP-1 medicines for weight loss view them as a helpful tool rather than a complete solution.
16 Jun 2026
Hearing Services Program Update 2026–27: Service Items and Fees
The updated Schedule of Service Items and Fees 2026–27 is now available. It includes clarified requirements, updated definitions, and annual fee indexation changes. These updates apply from 1 July 2026, with no transition period.