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Medicare turns 40: since 1984 our health needs have changed but the system hasn’t. 3 reforms to update it

Forty years ago, Medicare as we know it today was born. It was the reincarnation of the Whitlam government’s Medibank, introduced in 1975 but dismantled in stages by the Fraser Liberal government.

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For the new vape laws to succeed, these 3 things need to happen – or users may look to the illicit market

This year, the Australian government will progressively ban the retail sale of all e-cigarettes, known as vapes. Vapers will only be allowed to use nicotine vapes that comply with TGA...

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For decades, mothers have borne the brunt of scrutiny for alcohol use during pregnancy − new research points to dad’s drinking as a significant factor in fetal alcohol syndrome

How dads' drinking impacts fertility and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder...

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Trying to spend less on food? Following the dietary guidelines might save you $160 a fortnight

A rise in the cost of living has led many households to look for ways to save money.

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How does Australia’s health system stack up internationally? Not bad, if you’re willing to wait for it

When things are going bad in the health system, we are reassured we’ve got one of the best health systems in the world. But we’re rarely told where we actually stand relative to others...

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Who’s lobbying whom? When it comes to alcohol, tobacco, food and gambling firms, we’re in the dark

When we looked for details of who’s lobbying whom in Australia, we found government lobbyist registers largely left us in the dark...

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Less bulk billing, worsening job satisfaction, longer consultations

The latest RACGP Health of the Nation report is out, and it's not pretty...The proportion of GPs who bulk bill has halved in the last year, dropping from 24% in 2022 to 12% in 2023, and that's not the only concerning trend the report found.

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We’re in a new COVID wave. What can we expect this time?

Australia is now into its next COVID wave. But it has taken several months for a consistent pattern to emerge across Australia.

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Three problems with the bulk billing incentive

The tripled bulk billing incentive came into effect on Wednesday, but will it result in real change? A survey of frontline GPs has identified three problems with the policy...

Clinical Articles

Voluntary assisted dying is finally being considered in the ACT. How would it differ from state laws?

The first Australian Capital Territory voluntary assisted dying bill in more than 25 years was tabled in parliament yesterday. What does this breakthrough mean for practice?

Clinical Articles

MyMedicare not as innocuous as it seems, GP advocates warn

Despite AMA and RACGP enthusiasm for MyMedicare, independent advocates are much more sceptical. “I think GPs are rightly concerned that this is going to be the thin edge of the wedge, and...

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GPs predict MyMedicare flop

Most practices say they will register, but so far few patients are signing up...

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Medicare turns 40: since 1984 our health needs have changed but the system hasn’t. 3 reforms to update it

Forty years ago, Medicare as we know it today was born. It was the reincarnation of the Whitlam government’s Medibank, introduced in 1975 but dismantled in stages by the Fraser Liberal government.

For the new vape laws to succeed, these 3 things need to happen – or users may look to the illicit market

This year, the Australian government will progressively ban the retail sale of all e-cigarettes, known as vapes. Vapers will only be allowed to use nicotine vapes that comply with TGA...

For decades, mothers have borne the brunt of scrutiny for alcohol use during pregnancy − new research points to dad’s drinking as a significant factor in fetal alcohol syndrome

How dads' drinking impacts fertility and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder...

Trying to spend less on food? Following the dietary guidelines might save you $160 a fortnight

A rise in the cost of living has led many households to look for ways to save money.

How does Australia’s health system stack up internationally? Not bad, if you’re willing to wait for it

When things are going bad in the health system, we are reassured we’ve got one of the best health systems in the world. But we’re rarely told where we actually stand relative to others...

Who’s lobbying whom? When it comes to alcohol, tobacco, food and gambling firms, we’re in the dark

When we looked for details of who’s lobbying whom in Australia, we found government lobbyist registers largely left us in the dark...

Less bulk billing, worsening job satisfaction, longer consultations

The latest RACGP Health of the Nation report is out, and it's not pretty...The proportion of GPs who bulk bill has halved in the last year, dropping from 24% in 2022 to 12% in 2023, and that's not the only concerning trend the report found.

We’re in a new COVID wave. What can we expect this time?

Australia is now into its next COVID wave. But it has taken several months for a consistent pattern to emerge across Australia.

Three problems with the bulk billing incentive

The tripled bulk billing incentive came into effect on Wednesday, but will it result in real change? A survey of frontline GPs has identified three problems with the policy...

Voluntary assisted dying is finally being considered in the ACT. How would it differ from state laws?

The first Australian Capital Territory voluntary assisted dying bill in more than 25 years was tabled in parliament yesterday. What does this breakthrough mean for practice?

MyMedicare not as innocuous as it seems, GP advocates warn

Despite AMA and RACGP enthusiasm for MyMedicare, independent advocates are much more sceptical. “I think GPs are rightly concerned that this is going to be the thin edge of the wedge, and...

GPs predict MyMedicare flop

Most practices say they will register, but so far few patients are signing up...

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Forty years ago, Medicare as we know it today was born. It was the reincarnation of the Whitlam government’s Medibank, introduced in 1975 but dismantled in stages by the Fraser Liberal government.

This year, the Australian government will progressively ban the retail sale of all e-cigarettes, known as vapes. Vapers will only be allowed to use nicotine vapes that comply with TGA...

How dads' drinking impacts fertility and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder...

A rise in the cost of living has led many households to look for ways to save money.

When things are going bad in the health system, we are reassured we’ve got one of the best health systems in the world. But we’re rarely told where we actually stand relative to others...

When we looked for details of who’s lobbying whom in Australia, we found government lobbyist registers largely left us in the dark...

The latest RACGP Health of the Nation report is out, and it's not pretty...The proportion of GPs who bulk bill has halved in the last year, dropping from 24% in 2022 to 12% in 2023, and that's not the only concerning trend the report found.

Australia is now into its next COVID wave. But it has taken several months for a consistent pattern to emerge across Australia.

The tripled bulk billing incentive came into effect on Wednesday, but will it result in real change? A survey of frontline GPs has identified three problems with the policy...

The first Australian Capital Territory voluntary assisted dying bill in more than 25 years was tabled in parliament yesterday. What does this breakthrough mean for practice?

Despite AMA and RACGP enthusiasm for MyMedicare, independent advocates are much more sceptical. “I think GPs are rightly concerned that this is going to be the thin edge of the wedge, and...

Most practices say they will register, but so far few patients are signing up...

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This is your last chance to secure discounted registration to both national seminars before prices increase on Monday! You're invited to attend Australia's most popular seminars for GPs and healthcare professionals.