RACGP

23/07/2025

Early insights of the uptake and effectiveness of the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive, the first under MyMedicare, reveal it is plagued by admin burden and financial disincentives for GPs.

Early insights from the first MyMedicare incentive reveal low levels of satisfaction among GPs, with ‘cautious optimism overshadowed by frustration’.

22/07/2025

Almost one quarter of GP clinics are unlikely to join the 1 November bulk-billing program ‘based on financial incentives’, according to the DoHDA, but the RACGP President says all practices need to be supported no matter what their billing model is.

The Federal Government has been told an estimated 23% of practices are unlikely to take part in the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program.

22/07/2025

Are you passionate about shaping the future of rural general practice? Become a remote supervisor in Queensland and help support GP registrars in communities where your knowledge is needed most.

Remote supervisors guide registrars primarily through phone, video, and email, with some face-to-face visits each semester to ensure strong, supportive connections. As part of a broader supervisory team, you’ll work alongside doctors, nurses, allied health, and practice managers, providing both clinical and personal support.

As Dr Javed Badari shared, “My remote supervisors are always there when I need them—sometimes even more accessible than in a city clinic. I always feel supported in the bush.”

This is a great opportunity for GPs across Australia to make a difference, regardless of where you live. Supervisors are matched to training sites with the greatest need and receive payment and reimbursement for travel.

Applications close 31 July 2025. Join us in delivering high-quality training and healthcare where it counts most.

Learn more and express your interest: https://bit.ly/414yGpy

21/07/2025

New international guidelines on the dietary management of inflammatory bowel disease have been published, offering practical advice and recommendations to GPs.

A GP expert has welcomed the international consensus on dietary management of IBD, saying it provides practical recommendations and advice.

18/07/2025

The NHS will give physician associates a new name and altered scope of practice in a bid to boost safety. The RACGP says this serves as a warning that substituting GPs comes at a risk.

The RACGP says the UK’s decision to wind back the role is a warning to Australia, highlighting the risks that come with unclear scopes of practice...

17/07/2025

When asked how they would like the incoming 12.5% bulk-billing incentive loading to be allocated, 71.6% of newsGP survey respondents said 100% should go to the GP, with individual arrangements to determine how the practice component is to be paid.

With significant changes just months away, 71.6% of survey respondents said 100% of the loading should go to the GP, with individual arrangements...

17/07/2025

Diabetes remains one of Australia’s most common killers, with many Australians living with undiagnosed or unmanaged diabetes. Early action is key—getting checked by your GP and making healthy lifestyle choices can help prevent serious complications down the track.

RACGP President Dr Michael Wright urges everyone: don’t wait to get tested. Early diagnosis and the right treatment can lead to a longer, healthier life.

Let’s work together to prevent and manage diabetes in every community.

Find your risk and learn more at Diabetes Australia: https://bit.ly/4nUIo7N

We want a future where diabetes can do no harm and we are leading the fight against Australia’s biggest health crisis. It’s time to unite in the fight for change.

17/07/2025

RACGP SA Education Weekend – early bird discount ends on Sunday 20 July. Save $50!

GPs at all career levels are invited to attend to an action-packed weekend on 30–31 August in McLaren Vale. Join us for practical and interactive sessions, and plenty of opportunities to mingle with colleagues.

Read more and register https://bit.ly/457m2bU

This event is supported by MDA National, MIGA and William Buck.

16/07/2025

‘If digital tools fragment care, GPs will rapidly lose trust’ says RACGP President Dr Michael Wright as HotDoc suspends its telehealth pilot to seek broader feedback from healthcare stakeholders.

Five months after it was launched to address the ‘challenge of timely access’, the pilot has been suspended following GP concerns.

16/07/2025

Join us for two webinars on Medicare compliance in July. These will be facilitated by RACGP President Dr Michael Wright and presented by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (DoHDA) and the Professional Services Review (PSR).

These sessions will outline what GPs need to know about the Medicare compliance process, compliance priorities, item numbers that commonly prompt compliance investigations, and where to find support and information.

See below for details and to register. Each webinar has been approved for 1 Educational Activities (EA) hour of CPD. They are free for both members and non-members to attend.

Medicare compliance (presented by DoHDA) LAST CHANCE
Wednesday 16 July, 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm AEST
https://www.racgp.org.au/racgp-digital-events-calendar/online-event-items/webinars/medicare-compliance

The role of the Professional Services Review
Tuesday 22 July, 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm AEST
https://www.racgp.org.au/racgp-digital-events-calendar/online-event-items/webinars/the-role-of-the-professional-services-review

This webinar will provide an overview of the role of the Professional Services Review (PSR) agency. It will cover what constitutes inappropriate practice, the three stages of the review process, and where health practitioners can find further information and support.

15/07/2025

In a clinical trial by UNSW of socially disadvantaged people who wanted to quit smoking, vapes proved almost three times more effective than ni****ne lozenges or gum. But many trial participants kept va**ng after the trial’s conclusion.

A clinical trial found vapes almost three times more effective than ni****ne lozenges or gum, but one expert says GPs must take a ‘nuanced...

14/07/2025

The Health Department has spoken out on Medicare compliance, revealing the most common non-compliance activities and the practicalities of remaining compliant, as well as acknowledging the anxiety it can cause GPs.

The DoHDA reveals the most common non-compliance activities and the practicalities of GPs remaining compliant, as well as acknowledging the anxiety...