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...
The South Australian government has invested $3 million to support lung cancer screening and care. This adds to the national lung cancer screening program that started in July. The focus is on making...
The Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney is starting a major redevelopment worth $940 million. The first concrete has been poured for the new East Tower, which will include more private rooms, famil...
Empagliflozin, sold as Jardiance, is now listed on the Australian PBS for more patients with kidney disease. The expansion will help over 65,000 Australians access the drug, which was first listed in...
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...
Pharmacists in Australia are pushing to gain the authority to prescribe all Schedule 4 and 8 medicines independently. They have submitted a joint plan through the Pharmacy Board of Australia, proposin...
A Western Australia-based medtech innovator, Dr Nikhilesh Bappoo, won the Prime Minister’s Science Prize for his work on accessible medical tech. He co-founded VeinTech, which developed ultrasound too...
The Australian government launched a new bulk-billing program aimed at increasing the number of fully bulk-billing general practices. After nine months of promotion, only 13% of metropolitan practices...
Many Australians with mental health conditions die about 11 years earlier than others. The main cause is preventable physical health issues like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. People with mental...
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...
From November 1, the Australian government is removing several Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items related to mental health care. Key changes include the abolition of items 2712 and 2713, which cov...
Patients in Australia love telehealth for its convenience and flexibility. A survey of over 5000 adults shows most use telehealth for routine needs like prescriptions and general advice. Satisfaction...
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...
Researchers used Monash’s Digital Library to study real GP consultations in Australia. They analysed 54 video recordings from Melbourne GPs. The study found that in just 19 minutes, GPs discuss about...
The Australian government is introducing a new bulk-billing incentive starting 1 November. This move is causing concern among GPs and practice owners. Some practices are adjusting their billing practi...
The new Dunedin Hospital's outpatient building is almost finished and expected to open in late 2026. It features modern digital infrastructure aimed at improving patient experience. This includes smar...
The Australian government plans to increase funding for bulk-billing GP visits to improve access. Minister Mark Butler announced that if uptake remains low, the government will intervene by funding ne...
Starting 1 November, major changes to Medicare items will take effect in Australia. The new Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) allows practices to receive extra funding if they bulk bill...
Queensland reintroduced a ban on puberty blockers for trans youth, despite the initial court overturn due to poor consultation. The government used emergency powers to issue the ban, claiming it was i...
