RACGP president faces critical vote to avoid going unpaid
College vice-president Dr Bruce Willett says confusion at the 2021 AGM meant a routine remuneration vote was defeated.
Tag: Remuneration
Average co-pay for a standard GP consult reaches $37.47, says health dept
But it is still unclear whether GPs are moving away from universal bulk-billing en masse.
Dr Con Costa: The RACGP is wrong to campaign against bulk-billing
The Medicare advocate warns that the message could harm patients and backfire on the college.
‘Be brave’: Dr Mukesh Haikerwal on how he is ditching bulk-billing
The Melbourne GP has been gradually introducing fees across his practice over the past 18 months.
‘Non-standard’ GP practices could soon get PIP cash
The RACGP says it is looking to expand its definition of general practice to allow more GPs to gain accreditation.
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.
Rural GPs offered $12,000 compensation after fight over hospital contracts
It's part of a major remuneration overhaul in SA.
‘Depleted and exhausted’: British GPs demand fee-for-service payments
GPs at the British Medical Association's conference have backed a motion calling to be paid fee-for-service.
Survey results: 75% of GPs say they will reduce bulk-billing
The monetary value of 20 minutes of GP expertise is the (multi) million-dollar question.
Last chance to take our survey: Will you stop bulk-billing?
The RACGP is urging GPs to scale back bulk-billing where possible, warning that current rates are damaging the specialty.
