Our team aim to keep our network of General Practitioners up to date with changes in the industry.
This week’s summary includes updates from:
Public Holidays –
With the upcoming public holidays, please be aware that Medicare will be closed on the 19th of April, 22nd of April and 25th of April. You can find out more about these closures at this link: https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/news/well-be-closed-easter-and-anzac-day-2019-public-holidays
In Queensland alone 6,500 people have already been diagnosed with the flu, so be prepared for more patients coming in with the flu. You can find out more about the increase in flu patients at this link: https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/aussie-flu-epidemic-has-affected-thousands/news-story/ef9ca32ed201328cd82040a57a0a414e
Natural Therapies –
Natural Therapies could be reinstated in private health insurance cover early next year as the government is reviewing the changes they announced. You can read more about this announcement at this link: https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/backlash-to-government-s-natural-therapies-rebate-ban-spurs-new-review-20190407-p51br2.html
In British Columbia, Canada they have released new telemedicine technology for patient consultations to occur over the phone. If you would like to know more about these international changes to General Practice, please see this link: https://www.citynews1130.com/2019/04/07/new-wave-of-telemedicine-uses-mobile-phone-video-to-link-patients-doctors/
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People Medical Consulting are a team of professionals with a passion for guiding those specialising in the Medical industry to find their career pathway and settle into Australia. Working with both Australian trained and Overseas trained professionals, we have extensive experience in Recruitment of General Practitioners and Document Assistance for those requiring support with RACGP, AHPRA, 19AA and 19AB Medicare Exemptions.