American Tariffs and Australian Medicine: what can we expect?
United Stated President, Donald Trump has expressed plans to impose tariffs on foreign imports, which could…
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Greens call for Medicare to include ADHD and autism assessments
Under what have been loosely termed 'Robin Hood reforms,' The Greens have announced a number of…
Nurses criticise $8.5 billion health investment
Nursing profession groups are arguing the Federal Government's $8.5 billion health investment overlooks the crucial role…
Coalition to match Labor’s $8.5bn Medicare pledge
This weekend, Labor announced $8.5bn for investment into Medicare, promising an extra 18 million bulk billed…
Greens promises dental in Medicare for next election if supported
This week, Federal Greens Member for Melbourne and party leader Adam Bandt has been campaigning in…
It’s Time for Dental in Medicare
Image by Dr Peter Breadon Dental care is the most expensive service an average Australian…
Lowering Medicare thresholds will benefit disadvantaged Australians
A professional body for general practitioners is asking the Federal government to lower the Medicare Safety…
Bulk billing only for some
The Annual Health of the Nation report from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is…
As Medicare turns 40, regional and remote communities struggle to acce...
Yesterday Medicare turned 40, and although many Australians have felt the benefits of universal health care…
Senate report calls for reforms on public access to dental care
The Senate has released its report on dental health care three months ahead of the anticipated…
Senate inquiry recommends ADHD reform
The Senate inquiry into the assessment of and support services for people with ADHD released the…
Major Medicare Overhaul
Medicare is set to change under new funding in the Labor government’s May budget. To relieve…