22 Aug 2023

NSW Opposition joins pleas for payroll tax amnesty

The state Liberal Party will move an amendment to postpone the tax grab, as medical centres warn of mass closures.

21 Aug 2023

Pharmacy prescribing trial protocol made public

After months of speculation the NSW pharmacy prescribing trial protocol for uncomplicated UTIs has been registered on the ANZCTR.

21 Aug 2023

Cairns Youth and Careers Expo – 24 August 2023

Visit the us the Careers in Mental Health booth and explore different pathways into a rewarding career in mental health.

21 Aug 2023

New scholarships to boost the mental health, alcohol and other drug workforce

Applications are now open for a new scholarship program for Victorian mental health and wellbeing workers.

21 Aug 2023

Yearly bulk billing rates plummet

Practices are being forced to pass on their costs to patients, as owners worry about skyrocketing bills and the looming spectre of payroll tax.

21 Aug 2023

What are the most reviewed items under Medicare compliance?

Standard GP consultations and chronic disease management services make up the bulk of the top 10 most reviewed item numbers by the PSR.

20 Aug 2023

No change to payroll approach: WA Government

The RACGP WA Chair has been told that most GPs are still considered as ‘contractors running an independent business’.

18 Aug 2023

Bring back memories not measles

NSW Health is urging people planning to travel overseas to ensure they are fully protected against measles before they go, following two recent cases in travellers who have returned from Bali.

18 Aug 2023

Repaving the path to Australia for international health workers

As we await the final outcomes of the review into Australia’s regulatory settings for internationally qualified health workers, we have taken a deep dive into the challenges on the ground for many regional communities struggling to attract health workers.

18 Aug 2023

APSC releases capability review report for the department

The Australian Public Service Commission has released its capability review report for the Department of Health and Aged Care. Read more about the process and the outcome of the review.