GP corporate giant edges away from universal bulk-billing
Its CEO says bulk-billing will remain the norm, but there are growing areas where GPs will be free to charge private fees.
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Telstra Health explains its $350m MedicalDirector purchase
Recent times have seen a devaluation of big numbers to the point where you have to remind yourself that dollar figures with nine digits remain…
Pathology giants see profits soar during pandemic
Medicare has funded more than 14 million PCR tests since the pandemic began.
Co-op dream ends as controversial chain sold to private GP practices
Once a major player, the National Health Co-op had been in voluntary administration since June with 'insurmountable' losses.
Increasing corporate referrals prompt review of PSR’s legal powers
Legislation written decades ago is no longer fit for purpose, says director Professor Julie Quinlivan.
Bulk-billing GP co-op faces insolvency because of ‘insurmountable’ losses
The National Health Co-op says it has had major challenges around recruitment and funding and now faces an 'insurmountable' deficit.
What profit margins can you expect as a GP practice owner?
Data from the roller-coaster ride of 2020 show the financial forces shaping general practice.
GP corporate boss warns of ‘general practice morale crisis’
IPN's CEO Dr Ged Foley says it's a growing struggle to meet patient demand at the country's biggest GP chain.
Should we care if GPs turn their backs on practice ownership?
There should be incentives to encourage practice ownership among GPs, says Dr Caroline de Moel-Mandel.
Federal Govt takes Healius to court over ‘inflated’ rents
Healius faces a date in the Federal Court of Australia after being accused of paying inflated rents to doctors for collection rooms at two dermatology clinics. Civil…
