25 Jun 2024
COVID telehealth item numbers set to expire next month
The Federal Government is planning to remove level C phone rebates for antiviral consultations and scrap the 12-month relationship exemption.
25 Jun 2024
RACGP says move to pharmacy supplied vapes ‘appropriate’
GPs will need to prescribe nicotine-dependent patients vapes for the next three months until new legislation passes.
25 Jun 2024
Victoria announces permanent pill testing program
The drug checking service will begin this summer and attend up to 10 music festivals and events throughout an 18-month ‘implementation trial’.
25 Jun 2024
1,000 more teens will start vaping per week if Parliament delays critical vaping bill
Joint statement from Cancer Council Australia, Public Health Association of Australia, and Lung Foundation Australia
25 Jun 2024
Protect our older community with a COVID-19 vaccine
COVID-19 vaccination rates are lower than needed to protect our older community, particularly aged care residents.
24 Jun 2024
Australia’s ‘significant’ cancer disparities laid bare
Parts of the country are recording diagnosis rates double the national average, while survival chances vary widely based on where patients live.
24 Jun 2024
Opioid tool aims to help GPs have ‘challenging’ conversations
With prescription opioid harm on the rise in Australia and new regulations requiring annual patient reviews, ROOM could save GPs valuable time.
24 Jun 2024
Australia registers record influx of overseas doctors
But with many relocating to escape their local healthcare systems, the RACGP fears what the future may hold should Australia follow a similar path.
24 Jun 2024
RFP: Service navigation services to support CALD, refugee, homeless
RFP: Service navigation services to support CALD, refugee, homeless