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 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.
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
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.
09 Apr 2026
Stay Safe This April – Updated Falls Prevention Guidelines
April is No Falls Month, a campaign to help older Australians avoid falls and injuries.
09 Apr 2026
RACGP Grants and CPD Open for Applications
The RACGP is inviting applications for the 2027 Education Research Grants, supporting projects that improve GP training.
09 Apr 2026
TGA Considers Removing Herbal Ingredient Andrographis from Cold and Flu Products
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is set to review the use of Andrographis, a herbal ingredient commonly found in cold and flu products.
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.
09 Apr 2026
New Findings Show Antidepressant May Help Reduce Methamphetamine Use
Researchers in Australia say a common antidepressant might help people cut back on methamphetamine use.