The RACGP has called on the Australian government to support GPs in providing long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs). They emphasise that procedures like IUD and implant insertions should be pe...
The AMA has called for reforms in aged care funding in Australia. They want higher Medicare rebates for GPs to cover the extra time needed for complex older patients. The government introduced new age...
HealthEngine and HotDoc, two major healthcare booking platforms in Australia, are both up for sale. HealthEngine is seeking private equity or strategic buyers like Zocdoc, with a valuation over $200 m...
The article reports on a conflict between two groups of GPs in Adelaide over the government’s pledge to increase bulk billing. One group supports 100% bulk billing, while the other prefers private fee...
The Australian government introduced new MBS bulk billing incentives from November 1, 2025, to improve women’s health services. These codes cover menopause assessments and contraceptive services like...
The Australian government will require pathology reports to be uploaded to My Health Record by October 2025 and diagnostic imaging reports by February 2026. Medicare benefits will only be paid if prov...
The Victorian government is being urged to support higher Medicare rebates for longer GP consultations. This comes after the release of the Bridging the Gender Pain Gap report, which highlights that w...
The Australian government delayed updates to bulk billing consent processes until July 2026. Originally, changes were meant to simplify how patients consent to bulk billing, removing the need for sign...
The Australian government and health sector are facing rising specialist fees, which have increased by 78% since 2010. Many Australians, especially those with lower incomes, skip specialist care due t...
The Australian government has scheduled the launch of the new Aged Care Act and bulk-billing practice incentives for 1 November, coinciding with a parliamentary sitting fortnight. The aged care system...
The Australian government has introduced new incentives for bulk billing GPs. These incentives offer higher payments for bulk-billed consultations, especially in rural and regional areas. The changes...
The Australian government is pushing for universal bulk billing for GPs starting November 1. The government claims this will make healthcare free for patients. However, many GPs are sceptical about ho...
The Australian government has launched a new bulk-billing incentive program for general practitioners. The government claims that GPs could earn up to $415,000 a year through these incentives, based o...
The Australian government’s PBAC has recommended removing covid antivirals molnupiravir and nirmatrelvir–ritonavir from the Prescriber Bag. This change reflects the evolving covid landscape and the hi...
ANDHealth showcased its success in digital health in Canberra. Over 28 companies in its portfolio have impacted more than 3.4 million patients. They’ve attracted $195 million in follow-on funding and...
Medibank has bought Better Medical for $159 million. Better Medical owns 61 general practices across Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania. The clinics will stay autonomous and doctor-le...
A GP expresses concern about the potential shift to 100% bulk billing in Australia. The doctor explains that bulk billing would force a change in how care is delivered, with shorter consultations focu...
The Australian government reduced public health spending by 30% in the past year, returning to pre-pandemic levels. Total spending was $5.4 billion in 2023-24, down $2.3 billion from the previous year...
The Australian government announced that over a thousand GP clinics are now bulk-billing all patients, thanks to a new incentive scheme. The government aims to increase bulk-billing rates, making heal...
A rural GP in Australia is debating whether to switch fully to bulk billing. The new incentives have increased practice income and made subsidised care more accessible for patients. But the GP worries...
