A new change to Medicare rules in Australia starts on 1 November 2025. It aims to push general practices towards bulk billing 100% by offering financial incentives. Practices that don’t bulk bill full...
The Victorian community health service Cohealth plans to close some of its GP clinics in Melbourne by December. The closures include clinics in Collingwood, Fitzroy, and Kensington, though the Footscr...
The Australian government and AMA are cracking down on a practice called phoenixing in private health insurance. Insurers close old products and open new ones at higher prices without proper approval,...
Australian health authorities are set to list faecal calprotectin testing on Medicare, making it easier for specialists and GPs to monitor inflammatory bowel disease. The new item will be available fo...
The Australian government is rolling out the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) on 1 November. Many clinics are still deciding whether to join, as they are crunching their numbers. About...
Many GPs in Australia have mixed feelings about Primary Health Networks (PHNs). Some see them as helpful, others see them as ineffective. A recent review by BCG was criticised for lacking a clear stra...
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...
Recent NDIA reforms are hurting small allied health businesses across Australia. These changes are making it harder for regional and remote providers to operate. Many are shutting down or reducing ser...
The Professional Services Review (PSR) ordered doctors to repay over $27 million in 2024–25 due to issues like poor record keeping and insufficient clinical input. Most repayments came from negotiated...
The PBAC recommends removing COVID-19 antivirals molnupiravir and nirmatrelvir–ritonavir from the Australian Prescriber Bag. The decision is based on the changing COVID-19 landscape, with fewer severe...
The Australian government has added a new contraceptive, NuvaRing, to the PBS. It will be available from 1 November at a significantly reduced cost, dropping from over $270 a year to $31.60 per three-...
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...
A Melbourne-based non-profit community health clinic, Cohealth, is shutting some of its services due to funding issues. The clinic cares for about 12,500 marginalised and disadvantaged people, many wi...
The Professional Services Review (PSR) in Australia recovered $27.2 million from practitioners for billing issues in 2024-25. It investigated 116 cases, mostly related to inappropriate billing, telehe...
On 1 November, the Australian government is introducing major changes to Medicare funding and health services. The biggest update is a large funding boost for Medicare, the largest in its history. Alo...
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 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...
