23 Jan 2025
PBS reason codes 162/163 when dispensing biosimilar brands 23 Jan 2025
PBS reason codes 162/163 when dispensing biosimilar brands
23 Jan 2025
Measles alert for Western Sydney 2025
NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a confirmed case who was infectious while in greater western Sydney.
23 Jan 2025
Measles Alert for Gold Coast 2025
Gold Coast Public Health Unit is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after a case of measles was on the Gold Coast while unknowingly infectious.
22 Jan 2025
A ‘cautionary’ tale: Pitfalls of the UK physician assistant model
Implementing physician assistants in the UK triggered ‘widespread grassroots backlash’, new research finds, serving as another warning for Australia.
22 Jan 2025
Apply now for the Support at Home and new Aged Care Act Transition Support Grant
A grant opportunity is now open to support Home Care Package and Commonwealth Home Support Programme providers with a one-off funding of $10,000 (excl GST) towards the cost of upgrading IT systems.
22 Jan 2025
Lack of incentives fuelling GP shortfall: RACGP
A ‘lack of investment’ leaves Canberra as Australia’s worst capital for GP access, while incentives in Tasmania bolster GP numbers.
22 Jan 2025
GPs urged to look out for measles amid rising cases
With diagnoses in Victoria and SA, officials are calling on GPs to report suspected cases and for precautions to be rolled out in practices.
22 Jan 2025
Alcohol and pregnancy campaign benefit estimated at $236 million
New analysis has suggested a public awareness campaign aimed at pregnant women is having significant financial and wellbeing advantages.
22 Jan 2025
Period poverty: stigma and access issues endure, study shows
It found barriers are leaving patients in ‘desperate need’. Can GPs use education to help meet the menstrual needs of Australians?