News and media Home / Your RACGP / News and media / Media releases Media releases May22 May 2013 : Large Australian study reports increased cancer risk associated with CT scans, particularly in children: Advice to parents and health practitioners 14 May 2013 : Predicted freeze on MBS patient rebates threatens access to healthcare 14 May 2013 : 2013-14 Federal Budget: Delayed freeze on MBS indexation slashes $664.4 million away from primary healthcare services 10 May 2013 : New Interpretive guide to the RACGP Standards set to assist Aboriginal community controlled health services 8 May 2013 : RACGP opposes capped self-education tax deduction, discouraging GPs from meeting their learning needsApril19 April 2013 : Renewed funding to support Close the Gap efforts welcomed by RACGP 11 April 2013 : PSA and RACGP sign collaboration agreementMarch20 March 2013 : Health Minister pledges support for the ‘patient centred medical home’ model 19 March 2013 : UGPA leaders insist on immediate training reforms to increase Australia’s GP workforce 14 March 2013 : Foremost experts in addiction medicine to convene from tomorrow – still time to register for Medicine in Addiction Conference 2013 6 March 2013 : GP leaders demand no Budget cuts to GP care 5 March 2013 : Funding opportunities to assist general practice research – 2013 RACGP Foundation grants and awards applications now open!February11 February 2013 : RACGP says no to racism by supporting the ‘Racism. It stops with me’ campaign 6 February 2013 : RACGP clarifies position on Home Medicines Review (HMR) program 5 February 2013 : RACGP pre-budget submission 2013/14: Laying the foundations for the medical homeJanuary30 January 2013 : RACGP calls for Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program to address equity of access going forward 26 January 2013 : Australia Day Honours: RACGP congratulates Dr Chris Mitchell (AM) 18 January 2013 : RACGP develops practice policy templates to support general practices meet ePIP requirementsDecember20 December 2012 : RACGP wary of rise in virtual consultations between a doctor and unknown patients 17 December 2012 : RACGP urges general practices to implement Computer Information Security Standards in light of cyber-security attack 13 December 2012 : Smoking cessation – one page treatment algorithm launched 6 December 2012 : General practice registrars: win one of two $4000 study bursaries towards your RACGP Fellowship examinationsNovember28 November 2012 : GP leaders call for urgent action on GP workforce 28 November 2012 : BEACH data supports the need for a Medical Home 23 November 2012 : Valley Primary Health Centre awarded RACGP Victoria General Practice of the Year 2012 22 November 2012 : RACGP calls for patients to take a vested interest in preventive care 14 November 2012 : RACGP opposes cuts to telehealth Medicare Benefit Schedule 9 November 2012 : Hazelbrook General Practice awarded RACGP NSW Practice of the Year Award 2012October27 October 2012 : RACGP announces Chair of Council and Vice President 26 October 2012 : NSW GP, Dr Tony Lembke announced 2012 RACGP General Practitioner of the Year 26 October 2012 : Tasmanian Medical Centre announced 2012 RACGP General Practice of the Year 26 October 2012 : WA doctor wins RACGP General Practice Registrar of the Year Award 2012 26 October 2012 : RACGP awards Victorian doctor with the General Practice Supervisor of the Year Award 2012 25 October 2012 : Health Minister announces $2.55 million funding to support GPs engage with the PCEHR 25 October 2012 : Preventive health steals the spotlight – RACGP launches 8th edition ‘Red Book’ 25 October 2012 : Millions to benefit from Australian first pain management solution 25 October 2012 : GP12 commences on the Gold Coast 24 October 2012 : RACGP awards Dr Beres Wenck, QLD, College’s highest accolade 24 October 2012 : RACGP recognises two rising stars of rural general practice 24 October 2012 : New South Wales general practitioner wins RACGP Brian Williams Award 2012 24 October 2012 : RACGP congratulates Dr Peter Joseph, SA GP on receipt of Life Fellowship 24 October 2012 : RACGP launches new ceremonial gown at GP12 24 October 2012 : RACGP highlights efforts to ‘Close the Gap’ at GP12 22 October 2012 : The RACGP National Rural Faculty launches impressive new Fellowship in Advanced Rural General Practice 18 October 2012 : Australia's GPs set to gather on the Gold Coast - one week to go until GP12 8 October 2012 : Health Minister, Tanya Plibersek, to open RACGP conference on the Gold CoastSeptember18 September 2012 : Video consultations explained: RACGP releases updated implementation guidelinesAugust30 August 2012 : RACGP welcomes Senate report findings to address rural disparities 23 August 2012 : Making the move: RACGP relocates to East Melbourne to accommodate new growth 23 August 2012 : Newly announced e-health patient rebates welcomed by RACGP 16 August 2012 : Plain reality: High Court ruling, a victory for a healthier nation 15 August 2012 : RACGP launches redeveloped ‘GP Psych Support’ website 13 August 2012 : Diary Alert: ‘GP12’ – Premier event on the general practice calendar set for Gold Coast 10 August 2012 : RACGP announces its new President 9 August 2012 : Factors motivating rural GPs extend far beyond financial incentives 6 August 2012 : 2012 RACGP Foundation grants and awards – announcement of recipientsJuly6 July 2012 : July issue of Australian Family Physician focuses on skin cancerJune29 June 2012 : RACGP Presidential Election voting moves online 27 June 2012 : GP Leaders discuss primary care issues with Minister 21 June 2012 : RACGP close to endorsing PCEHR Participation Agreement 5 June 2012 : June issue of Australian Family Physician focuses on emergency careMay31 May 2012 : New national guide enhances preventive health assessments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 24 May 2012 : Meaningful collaboration essential to meeting elderly health needs 17 May 2012 : College of GPs encourages Australians to have a ‘medical home’ on World Family Doctor Day 8 May 2012 : 2012/13 Budget – little new for general practice 8 May 2012 : May issue of Australian Family Physician focuses on the first 3 months of life 2 May 2012 : Report addressing health workforce, a step in the right direction 2 May 2012 : May Good Practice magazine features exclusive interview with Professor John MurtaghApril24 April 2012 : Greater access to a ‘medical home’ key to improved health outcomes for Australia’s elderly 18 April 2012 : Unified support to address rural health workforce issues 17 April 2012 : RACGP National Rural Faculty celebrates 20 years of supporting rural GPs 10 April 2012 : Recognising excellence within general practice – nominations open for RACGP awards 4 April 2012 : April issue of Australian Family Physician focuses on injuriesMarch30 March 2012 : RACGP re-launches Good Practice magazine 28 March 2012 : RACGP welcomes recognition of GPs’ vital role in PCEHR roll-out 21 March 2012 : RACGP welcomes clear approaches to support international medical graduates 20 March 2012 : A simple question from your GP can be the first step in ‘closing the gap’ 14 March 2012 : Educational GP event highlights why early tuberculosis diagnosis is crucial 13 March 2012 : College of GPs welcomes proposed general practice funding in Queensland 6 March 2012 : GP journal highlights bones 1 March 2012 : General practice must be funded to help implement the PCEHRFebruary29 February 2012 : Funding opportunities to assist general practice research – 2012 RACGP Foundation grants and awards applications now open! 29 February 2012 : GPs embrace telehealth to improve access to health services in WA 20 February 2012 : International Primary Health Care Reform Conference comes to Australia 17 February 2012 : RACGP welcomes national electronic records system to combat abuse of prescription drugs 1 February 2012 : College of GPs raises number of issues yet to be addressed in PCEHR legislationJanuary30 January 2012 : Federal Budget 2012-2013: Supporting quality general practice for the future 25 January 2012 : GP journal highlights teaching in general practice 16 January 2012 : Senate Inquiry provides opportunity to address health disparities between rural, remote and urban communities Advertisement loading...Advertisement Enquiries media@racgp.org.au 03 8699 0442 For further media enquiries Louise Gates03 8699 0442 0433 314 909Acting Communications & Media Manager or Dominique Lemon03 8699 04840432 529 816Communications & Media Officer Your RACGPMembership News and media RACGP News Fridayfacts weekly newsletter Media releases Reports, submissions and outcomes Video messages Health alerts Careers with the RACGP Faculties Organisation Contact the RACGP Becoming a GP Education and professional development Your practice Supporting the profession Publications Back to top Last updated: Monday, December 03, 2012