primary care

Sector pushes to keep CHSP

A new alliance of aged‑care, health and consumer groups is urging the government to keep CHSP separate from Support at…

GP continuity saves lives, reduces ED visits: study

A national study of more than 330,000 aged care residents has found those who continue seeing their regular GP experience…

Gov’t delivers $8.5bn bulk billing overhaul

On November 1, the Medicare Benefits Schedule was expanded to include all Medicare-eligible patients, when cover was previously limited to…

Include palliative care in Medicare reform, says peak body

In light of recent announcements made by the major political parties pledging billions of dollars to a major Medicare overhaul,…

Labor unveils next step in healthcare overhaul

Labor has announced a $644 million bid to open 50 more urgent care clinics, building on Anthony Albanese’s centrepiece $8.5…

Primary care involves more than GPs. A new review shows how patients can better access care

Stephen Duckett, The University of Melbourne Australians today are more likely than previous generations to live with complex and chronic…

No. of people who can’t afford a visit to the GP doubles

Data has revealed a large increase in the number of people living in New South Wales who cannot afford to…

Supply and demand: Nursing shortfall predicted to grow

As Australian nurses grapple with sector wide staff shortages, the Department of Health and Aged Care has revealed that demand…

Picking brains for mental health

Plan for online resources in mental health surveys practitioners.  An internet survey will help researchers evaluate how health professionals use…