GPs in Australia can now get $800 to help cover the cost of accredited mental health training called Focussed Psychological Strategies. This training is based on proven psychological therapies like CB...
The RACGP has announced its largest ever cohort for the 2026 Academic Post Program, with 27 registrars across 15 universities. The program supports GP trainees to develop research, teaching, and criti...
MediRecords has partnered with General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA). The goal is to support early-career doctors with a digital platform that they can use anywhere. The platform is cloud-based...
A new study from Monash University highlights how complex general practice consultations are in Australia. GPs typically handle about eight issues per visit, covering physical, mental, and lifestyle c...
A new framework from the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care aims to reduce medication errors during patient discharge from hospital. It focuses on better communication between...
Pharmacy groups in Australia want to expand pharmacists' prescribing rights. They submitted a plan to the Pharmacy Board to allow pharmacists to prescribe a wider range of medicines, including Schedul...
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...
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...
Professor Trent Twomey, head of the Pharmacy Guild in Australia, has been appointed as the new president of the World Pharmacy Council. He replaces Douglas Hoey, who will now serve as vice-president....
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 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...
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...
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...
On 1 November, Australia introduced several health policy changes. New aged care rules include better legal protections, updated fee structures, and a shift to support at home. Providers face new work...
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...
Topcon Healthcare has acquired Toku, a New Zealand-founded AI health tech company. Toku’s platforms use retinal images to assess risks for heart disease, aging, and kidney issues. They have analysed o...
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...
The RACGP has launched its 2025 Member Engagement Survey, inviting GPs to share what matters most to them. The survey aims to gather insights from all stages of GP careers. Participants can win prizes...
