Medicare rebates Archives

Commbank’s pharmacy report 2023

Medical Forum·August 17, 2023

Pharmacists are turning to digital technology in response to an anticipated decrease in profit with the advent of 60-day dispensing, according to the Commonwealth Bank’s 2023 CommBank Pharmacy Insights report. Read More...

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Dollar boost for pharmacies

Medical Forum·July 6, 2023

On the 75th anniversary of the Chifley Labor Government’s introduction of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), Australia’s pharmacy sector has received a major financial boost in response to concerns about the 60-day prescribing initiative. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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Federal Budget 2023

Medical Forum·May 11, 2023

Any attempt to breathe new life into Medicare was always going to be one of the biggest challenges facing Labor’s Federal budget, yet Treasurer Jim Chalmers has managed to elicit a small sigh of relief with the news that the Government will commit $101 billion to improving the healthcare system. Read More...

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RACGP’s new recommendations

Medical Forum·January 25, 2023

The RACGP announced its own revised plan for governments to address the current health crisis on 23 January 2023, stressing the need for urgent action and ensuring that GP stewardship of patient care in the community is central to any long-term reforms. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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Medicare Taskforce updates

Medical Forum·January 25, 2023

The Australian government has announced that the final report by the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce will be released in the next few weeks. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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RACGP urges action on telehealth

Medical Forum·June 23, 2022

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has urged the new federal Government to address several issues affecting the efficiency and effectiveness of Australia’s telehealth services. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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Increased rebates recommended

Medical Forum·April 7, 2022

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has welcomed proposals for a substantial boost in funding for GPs following the release of a report on the provision of primary health services to outer metropolitan, rural, and regional Australians. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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What women want – more time

Medical Forum·March 10, 2022

The number one way to improve the general practice experience for female patients is to give them more time, according to Australian GPs. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

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Medicare rebates

Commbank’s pharmacy report 2023

Dollar boost for pharmacies

Federal Budget 2023

RACGP’s new recommendations

Medicare Taskforce updates

RACGP urges action on telehealth

Increased rebates recommended

What women want – more time

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