06 Jul 2023
GPs key for equitable access to glucose monitors: RACGP
An ongoing NDSS review has sparked renewed calls to allow GPs to certify patients with diabetes for access to subsidised continuous glucose monitors.
06 Jul 2023
The state of play for payroll tax and general practice
With various states and territories all adopting different approaches to the issue, newsGP looks at the latest updates across Australia.
06 Jul 2023
Invest in regional training to address workforce shortages
The AMA has called for a greater focus on creating training places in regional areas to address widespread medical workforce shortages in rural Australia.
06 Jul 2023
Committee tackles issues facing medical practice
AMA representatives discussed a range of issues at the AMA’s Medical Practice Committee meeting, which had a very special guest appearance.
06 Jul 2023
AMA working to get 60-day dispensing over the line
The AMA has been engaging extensively with senators and MPs to help lock in the federal government’s 60-day dispensing policy, while countering a scare campaign in the media.
06 Jul 2023
PBS Subsidy arrangements for insulin degludec and insulin aspart
PBS Subsidy arrangements for insulin degludec and insulin aspart
06 Jul 2023
In Practice: MBS online tool updated
The RACGP resource has incorporated the July rebate changes and added new mental health case conference items.
06 Jul 2023
‘A significant foundation of our culture’: Elders’ role explored
Run by RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, a NAIDOC Week webinar looks at the vital role of Elders in community wellbeing.
06 Jul 2023
Enrolled nurse prohibited from providing health services for four years after she forged prescriptions
An enrolled nurse has been disqualified from applying for registration for a period of four years after she stole a pad and forged prescriptions.