The Australian federal government introduced a new bulk-billing incentive called BBPIP. Data shows only 13% of eligible metropolitan GP clinics plan to switch to full bulk billing. Already, 1301 pract...
The RACGP’s Health of the Nation report highlights the importance of GPs in keeping communities healthy. It points out that increasing case complexity and fragmented care threaten the sustainability o...
A young doctor in NSW has died by suicide, raising concerns about unsafe working conditions in public hospitals. The doctor, aged 30, had reported excessive hours, limited leave, and issues with whist...
Discovery Consulting has launched the SAP SuccessFactors Work Schedule Builder, a cloud-based tool for healthcare workforce scheduling. It aims to give HR teams more flexibility to manage staff shifts...
New telehealth rules in Australia, starting November 1, limit nurse practitioners' ability to deliver telehealth services. Patients now need a face-to-face appointment within the past year to claim Me...
The RACGP organised a two-day rural road trip in Western NSW for GP registrars. The trip covered towns like Dubbo, Wellington, Parkes, Forbes, and Condobolin. It aimed to give registrars a real experi...
The article discusses the Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS) in Australia, which supports doctors in rural and remote areas. Dr Anand Patel and Dr Sujeeth Paulgudi Thiyagarajan share their exper...
Australia and Canada’s rural health groups have signed a new agreement to work together. The deal was signed at a conference in Perth by leaders from both countries. It aims to share ideas and solutio...
Australia’s healthcare and aged care sectors are facing a serious workforce crisis. Staff shortages are worsening as workers leave due to burnout, low wages, and lack of support. Many staff are consid...
A study from Monash University shows GPs in Australia handle about eight health issues in a 19-minute consultation. The research used recordings from a new digital library focused on healthcare intera...
Shaye Candish resigned as NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association general secretary to focus on her family. She led the union through major wins like nurse-to-patient ratios and wage campaigns. Her succe...
Health Information Managers (HIMs) are being recognised as key players in integrating AI into healthcare. At the HIMAA conference in Canberra, experts highlighted HIMs' role in ensuring AI systems are...
South Australia is launching a new training program for GPs to diagnose and treat ADHD. About 100 GPs will be able to manage ADHD from February 2026. The program is led by the RACGP and developed with...
GPs in Australia are urging policymakers to prioritise mental health in climate change policies. They highlight that climate change is worsening mental health issues, especially among children and you...
Many GP practices in Australia still run servers on-site, which makes them vulnerable to cyber attacks. Hackers target these small practices because they often have weak security. Ransomware and other...
Optometrists in Australia may soon be allowed to prescribe oral medicines for eye conditions. The proposal aims to improve access, especially in rural areas, by letting optometrists prescribe antibiot...
Recent data shows that over a third of Australian medical students are choosing general practice. This is higher than previous reports and indicates a shift in career preferences. The data covers 21 u...
Dr Sarah Chalmers has become the new president of the Rural Doctors Association of Australia. She is based in the Northern Territory and works in remote Aboriginal communities. Her focus is on continu...
Health Minister Simeon Brown announced an expansion of the AI scribe trial to include 1000 emergency department licences across New Zealand. The AI tool helps doctors by automatically recording consul...
The Rural Medicine 2025 conference in Perth celebrated achievements in rural health. Awards highlighted key figures advancing rural generalism and healthcare in remote Australia. Dr Sally Street was r...
