The evolving landscape of telehealth Dr Michael Wright, Chief Medical Officer for Avant Mutual and Chair of RACGP Expert Committee – Funding and Health System Reform, discusses the ‘do’s’ and ‘dont’s’ of telehealth consulting.
Dissecting the rise of single-issue telehealth In a post-COVID world, telehealth is here to stay, but the RACGP says it is crucial to strike a balance between easy access and quality care.
In Practice: New digital assignment of benefit form A digital approval form is now available to support electronic assignment of benefit for telehealth services.
GP concern over new Ozempic copycat Telehealth start-up Eucalyptus will soon start selling compounded semaglutide, amid a worldwide shortage of the viral drug.
‘Robust framework’ key to telehealth best practice: RACGP As telehealth guidelines are put under the microscope, the college says any government changes which fragment care will put patient safety at risk.
Patient speaks out after online prescribing ‘ordeal’ One Australian woman is warning about the dangers of bypassing a GP, after ineffective medication for a UTI left her fighting for life in hospital.
RACGP President meets with Health Minister to discuss ‘pain points’ From payroll tax reform to telehealth, the NDIS and urgent care clinics, Dr Nicole Higgins sat down with Mark Butler to ensure GP voices are being heard.
RACGP calls for telehealth reforms The college has said improved access to high-quality and culturally appropriate online consultations is key to improving health inequalities.
Remove ‘blanket preference’ for video telehealth: Review A report considering telehealth in Australia has recommended a key MBS telehealth principle be changed.
GPs urged to contact MPs about assignment of benefit concerns The RACGP has issued a letter template for members, which includes a request to make verbal consent to bulk bill telehealth a permanent feature.