Health NZ has launched HealthX, a team focused on speeding up digital health projects. They aim to deliver new initiatives every month until January 2026. Their first project is an AI scribe prototype...
New research from the University of South Australia shows that counting methods for GP visits can be inconsistent. The study compares population data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and Medic...
The RACGP released its 2024–25 annual report showing strong member loyalty, with 99.9% choosing their CPD offerings despite new options. The organisation has 52,900 members, including many internation...
Rural Australia relies heavily on international medical graduates, who make up over half of the rural medical workforce and more than half of all GPs. The Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA)...
Funding for rural and regional health areas in Australia remains unequal, with metropolitan zones often receiving more support. Associate Professor Riitta Partanen highlighted that 'geographical narci...
The Australasian College of Health Service Management has appointed Elizabeth Koff as its new president. She takes over from Dr Neale Fong, who led the college through significant growth, including la...
The Australian government is working on the Thriving Kids program to improve support for children with disabilities. The program aims to create more inclusive, community-based services and streamline...
The RACGP is holding its 68th AGM on 13 November 2025, with voting opening on 3 November. The event will be part of the GP25 conference in Brisbane and online. The college is also inviting expressions...
A new report highlights that AI could boost Australia's health sector productivity by 8 per cent and add $14 billion in value. It also suggests AI could help address workforce shortages, especially in...
The RACGP has voiced support for the upcoming Thriving Kids program, set to launch on 1 July 2026. This $2 billion initiative aims to support children under eight with developmental delays and autism,...
