While practices grapple with the logistical challenges of the upcoming COVID vaccine rollout, questions remain over the future of telehealth. It was in November last year that Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt announced that telehealth would become a permanent fixture of Australia’s healthcare system. The scheme’s temporary extension is due to end in March but GPs
More than 5000 general practices have put their hand up to take part in the nationwide vaccination program, but questions over MBS rebate requirements could stall momentum. Practices that have expressed interest in taking part in the vaccination program will hear from the Department in Health (DoH) within two weeks. But as the rollout date
Dozens of doctors – including GPs – have not been able to secure flights to Australia despite having a job lined up in an area of need. As rural Australia cries out for doctors, a backlog of overseas-trained GPs are stuck at home. The issue has emerged since the cap on international passengers flying
GPs have played an integral role in Australia’s response to COVID-19, a new study featured in GJO has found. ‘The response of our GPs and primary care system has been remarkable and will continue to be invaluable in guiding our nation’s response to future pandemics and other serious public health
Practice owners and recruiters bemoan sluggish GP recruitment as the rural workforce shortage worsens. How long does it take to recruit an international medical graduate (IMG) to work as a GP in rural or regional Australia? Up to two years – and the long lag time means the rural health crisis is likely to worsen,
