10 Apr 2026
More Than 3,700 Practices Now in Bulk Billing Incentive Program
More than 3,700 general practices across Australia are now participating in the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP), according to new figures.
10 Apr 2026
Telehealth for VAD Consults Sparks Legal Debate in Australia
A new review is calling for law changes to allow telehealth to be used in voluntary assisted dying (VAD) consultations, saying it could improve access for patients in remote areas and reduce travel stress for people who are terminally ill.
10 Apr 2026
New Quick Guide Released to Support GP Asthma Care in Australia
New easy-to-use resources have been released to help Australian GPs keep up with the latest asthma diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
10 Apr 2026
AHPRA Adds Sexual Misconduct Findings to Public Practitioner Registers
More than 100 Australian health practitioners now have sexual misconduct findings made publicly visible on national practitioner registers, following new changes by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
10 Apr 2026
AHPRA Updates Public Registers Under New National Law Reforms
Around 100 Australian health practitioners, most of whom are no longer in practice, now have sexual misconduct findings clearly displayed on the public national practitioner registers following new reforms by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
10 Apr 2026
AMA Flags Concerns and Supports Targeted Fixes in Cardiac Imaging Medicare Review
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has provided a submission on the post-implementation review of Medicare-funded cardiac imaging services, raising concerns about complex billing rules and strict claiming requirements.
10 Apr 2026
AMA Raises Concerns Over Proposed Changes to Medical Costs Finder Website
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has raised concerns about proposed changes to the federal government’s Medical Costs Finder website, warning that the reforms may not deliver fair or meaningful transparency for patients.
10 Apr 2026
Bulk Billing Incentive Payments to Include Reassessments
The second quarterly payments under the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program may include reassessments to correct previous payment differences, Services Australia has confirmed.
10 Apr 2026
AMA President Highlights Health Reform, Costs, and Genetic Testing Protections in Latest Update
The President of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) has outlined key policy priorities in a recent update, covering health system reform, medical costs transparency, and new protections for genetic testing.
09 Apr 2026
GP Hub Hits Milestone in Supporting Eating Disorder Care
A new tool helping GPs care for people with eating disorders has now been used by more than 3,500 GPs, roughly 9% of the Australian GP workforce. The milestone highlights strong demand for practical, evidence-based resources in general practice.