Huge disadvantages for rural patients exposed New details in an already concerning picture have emerged in research carried out on behalf of the National Rural Health Alliance.
Professor Michael Kidd to step down from DoH The former RACGP President, who was one of the most high-profile officials dealing with the COVID-19 response, is moving on.
‘We need to act’: Junk food advertising bill tabled Proposed new laws would stop unhealthy food from being advertised from 6.00 am – 9.30 pm to help protect children.
Sophie Scamps’ first year as the new doctor in the House The former GP was elected to Federal Parliament in May 2022. A little more than 12 months on, how is she finding the role?
Prime Minister confirms new Health Secretary appointment An experienced public servant has been tapped to fill the role being vacated by Professor Brendan Murphy.
‘I thought it was spam’: GP receives honour for COVID work Melbourne GP is among dozens of RACGP Fellows who have been recognised for their dedicated service in the King’s Birthday Honours list.
RACGP moves to shore up wavering support for 60-day dispensing Amid reports of crossbenchers becoming wary of the reform, the college has co-signed an open letter outlining the expected benefits for both patients and the primary care system.
Government unveils $50 million primary care research initiative The funding will aim to ‘drive innovative models of primary care’ as part of the ongoing push to reform Medicare.
Warning over plan to bypass colleges for IMG assessment Long shadow of ‘Dr Death’ experience in Queensland prompts concern around proposal to sideline specialist colleges in favour of the AMC.
Medicare subsidy rate hits historic low Figures show a huge shift in MBS subsidy rates among specialists outside of general practice, and large regional variations.