The Victorian Parliament has passed a motion urging the government to provide emergency funding to save Cohealth, a community health provider. Cohealth plans to shut some GP and counselling services i...
A study from Monash University shows GPs in Australia handle about eight health issues in a 19-minute consultation. The research used recordings from a new digital library focused on healthcare intera...
St Vincent’s Healthcare Group has implemented AI technology to speed up MRI scans, reducing some tests from 15 minutes to four. This has increased scanner capacity by 30 to 50 per cent without extra s...
On 1 November, new (Medicare) reforms in Australia changed telehealth rules. Nurse practitioners now need an established relationship with patients to access telehealth funding, similar to GPs. This m...
South Australia is launching a new training program for GPs to diagnose and treat ADHD. About 100 GPs will be able to manage ADHD from February 2026. The program is led by the RACGP and developed with...
The AIHW report shows that in 2023–24, Australia increased hospital spending while primary care investment declined. Hospital costs rose by 1.2% to $113.8 billion, driven by more admissions. Meanwhile...
Many GPs in Australia are frustrated with Primary Health Networks (PHNs). Surveys show they either see PHNs as helpful or ineffective, but most are disengaged. A recent review by BCG was criticised fo...
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...
Western Australia has launched a new ADHD training program for GPs. The program aims to help GPs diagnose and treat ADHD in patients aged 10 and older. It’s part of a broader move across Australia to...
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...
Optometrists in Australia may soon be allowed to prescribe oral medicines for eye conditions. The proposal aims to improve access, especially in rural areas, by letting optometrists prescribe antibiot...
The NSW government responded to the 2024 Drug Summit report. They supported some recommendations but rejected key proposals like stopping drug detection dogs at festivals. The government plans a new 1...
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...
A GP highlights the importance of the core skills in general practice, especially in rural and remote areas. He emphasises that the most valuable part of healthcare is the patient-doctor relationship,...
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...
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...
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...
