17 Apr 2023
‘The result of years of neglect’: Bulk billing freefall continues
Just over a third of bulk billing clinics are taking on new patients, according to newly published survey results.
17 Apr 2023
Possible RSV vaccine is ‘very exciting’
Given to pregnant women, the RSV vaccine is shown to prevent severe disease for up to the first six months of life.
17 Apr 2023
Why has the RACGP changed its fee structure?
College leaders have explained the reasoning behind new RACGP member fees, and why they are an important part of safeguarding the profession.
17 Apr 2023
My Home Hospital expands to Southern Fleurieu
For the very first time, people on the Southern Fleurieu Peninsula will have access to hospital-level care in their own homes thanks to the expansion of My Home Hospital
14 Apr 2023
COVID-19 update 14 April 2023
COVID Cases in SA There have been 3,173 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week.
14 Apr 2023
Controversial pharmacy income deal under assessment
An agreement that guarantees pharmacies’ income for prescriptions is being reviewed for its ‘fitness for purpose’.
14 Apr 2023
How regional practices are responding to the sector’s top challenges
SPONSORED: Research suggests financial sustainability and workforce shortages are disproportionately impacting rural and remote clinics.
14 Apr 2023
Another COVID winter is coming. Is this the calm before another peak?
With winter looming, it’s worth taking stock of where we are with COVID and what we might expect, writes Professor Catherine Bennett.
14 Apr 2023
First Mpox (monkeypox) test kit approved for Australia
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved the first commercially supplied test kit for the detection of Mpox (monkeypox) virus. Monkeypox Virus RT-PCR Diagnostic Kit (NAT-17) is manufactured in Australia, by HA Tech Pty Ltd.
13 Apr 2023
Reminder to stay up to date with Tetanus vaccinations following recent cases in NSW
NSW Health is urging people to make sure they are up to date with their tetanus vaccinations after three cases in NSW, including one death.