31 Oct 2023
Out-of-pocket costs linked to decline in GP services
GP attendances in the first six months of 2023 were 9.1% lower than the same period last year, according to a new AIHW report.
31 Oct 2023
Changes to the MBS from 1 November
The penultimate month of 2023 will usher in a suite of changes, including indexation, bulk-billing incentives, and Level E item updates.
31 Oct 2023
Government’s key Medicare Budget measures kick in
The tripling of the bulk-billing incentive announced in May’s Budget now begins, along with a raft of further changes.
30 Oct 2023
Expanded PBS eligibility for heart failure and migraine medications
More than 100,000 combined patients are expected to benefit from the changes, which will take effect from 1 November.
30 Oct 2023
Expressions of Interest to join the Pharmaceutical Benefits Remuneration Tribunal
We are seeking expressions of interest to fill 3 vacancies on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Remuneration Tribunal (PBRT) that commence in May 2024. Consider applying if you have expertise in regulatory fields, competition research or legal practice relating to medicine and pharmacy.
30 Oct 2023
Updated Agenda for November 2023 PBAC Meeting – 30 October 2023
Updated Agenda for November 2023 PBAC Meeting – 30 October 2023
30 Oct 2023
Updates to the HTA Review Research and analysis papers collection: Draft HTA expert paper published - 30 October 2023
The draft paper International Health Technology Market Approval, Funding and Assessment Pathways developed to support the deliberations of the HTA Review Reference Committee, has been published on the HTA Review Research and Analysis papers webpage.
30 Oct 2023
'Expressions of Interest to join the Pharmaceutical Benefits Remuneration Tribunal'
We are seeking expressions of interest to fill 3 vacancies on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Remuneration Tribunal (PBRT) that commence in May 2024. Consider applying if you have expertise in regulatory fields, competition research or legal practice relating to medicine and pharmacy.
30 Oct 2023
FIRST THUNDERSTORM ASTHMA FORECAST FOR THE SEASON
WEST AND SOUTH GIPPSLAND: Asthma Australia is urging people with asthma or hay fever to stay inside, with a high forecast of an Epidemic Thunderstorm Asthma event happening today, Monday 30 October.
30 Oct 2023
ASTHMA TRIPLE WHAMMY LOOMS, PEOPLE WITH ASTHMA URGED TO PREPARE ASTHMA PLANS
With the arrival of peak pollen season, increased risk of Thunderstorm Asthma and predictions of a hot summer with potential for bushfires and poor air quality,