RACGP President
@racgppresident.bsky.social
Royal Australian College of GPs President Dr Michael Wright. General practice, health, policy, and patients.
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Proud to be handing over the role of President of the @racgp.bsky.social (and voice for our 50,000+ members and their patients) in just a few hours to Dr Michael Wright at #GP24!
There's never been a more important time to advocate for affordable GP care for our patients. #MedSky
There's never been a more important time to advocate for affordable GP care for our patients. #MedSky
Last Friday I attended the AMA psychosocial safety summit. This important event brought together clinicians, policymakers and regulator to discuss psychosocial safety in health workplaces.
February 26, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Last Friday I attended the AMA psychosocial safety summit. This important event brought together clinicians, policymakers and regulator to discuss psychosocial safety in health workplaces.
Thank you to those who attended the 64th Clinical Update conference in QLD over the weekend. It was great to see you all. It was an incredible weekend filled with high-quality education, collaboration, and sharing of ideas.
February 26, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Thank you to those who attended the 64th Clinical Update conference in QLD over the weekend. It was great to see you all. It was an incredible weekend filled with high-quality education, collaboration, and sharing of ideas.
Our Tassie Chair Dr Toby Garder joined @albomp.bsky.social and @markbutlermp.bsky.social for big announcements for patients and GPs - funding to train 2000 more GPs to boost access is excellent news for every community.
The proposal for more universal bulk billing is more complex, but promising 1/3
The proposal for more universal bulk billing is more complex, but promising 1/3
February 23, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Our Tassie Chair Dr Toby Garder joined @albomp.bsky.social and @markbutlermp.bsky.social for big announcements for patients and GPs - funding to train 2000 more GPs to boost access is excellent news for every community.
The proposal for more universal bulk billing is more complex, but promising 1/3
The proposal for more universal bulk billing is more complex, but promising 1/3
This morning I spoke to journalists about the College’s plan to halve out-of-pocket costs, increase bulk billing, and get more GPs in communities across Australia.
February 11, 2025 at 3:49 AM
This morning I spoke to journalists about the College’s plan to halve out-of-pocket costs, increase bulk billing, and get more GPs in communities across Australia.
GP care keeps people healthy – it must be affordable for everyone. @racgp.bsky.social is urging all political parties to commit to significant investments in #Medicare to halve out-of-pocket costs and save people in Aus $268 mil/yr #auspol
February 11, 2025 at 1:13 AM
GP care keeps people healthy – it must be affordable for everyone. @racgp.bsky.social is urging all political parties to commit to significant investments in #Medicare to halve out-of-pocket costs and save people in Aus $268 mil/yr #auspol
Today we’re launching @racgp.bsky.social's plan for accessible and affordable GP care for everyone. Our initiatives will halve out-of-pocket fees, increase bulk billing, and deliver more GPs for communities across Australia. #auspol ab.co/3EtsiA3
Doctors pitch plan to lift bulk-billing rate to 85 per cent
New bulk-billing data shows a slight improvement to 77.5 per cent of GP visits being bulk-billed. The Royal Australian College of GPs says it has a plan to restore that rate to pre-COVID levels.
ab.co
February 10, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Today we’re launching @racgp.bsky.social's plan for accessible and affordable GP care for everyone. Our initiatives will halve out-of-pocket fees, increase bulk billing, and deliver more GPs for communities across Australia. #auspol ab.co/3EtsiA3
Lots of discussion about bulk-billing and the need for increased investment in general practice.
Cleanbill's latest Blue Report shows a decline in bulk billing-only practices and increasing out-of-pocket costs for those who aren't bulk-billed.
I spoke to the SBS and others about these issues. 1/2
Cleanbill's latest Blue Report shows a decline in bulk billing-only practices and increasing out-of-pocket costs for those who aren't bulk-billed.
I spoke to the SBS and others about these issues. 1/2
Bulk billing rates across Australia — and where you're most likely to find a fee-free GP
The rate of bulk billing GP clinics is continuing to decline while patients are paying more out-of-pocket to see doctors, according to a new report.
www.sbs.com.au
January 15, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Lots of discussion about bulk-billing and the need for increased investment in general practice.
Cleanbill's latest Blue Report shows a decline in bulk billing-only practices and increasing out-of-pocket costs for those who aren't bulk-billed.
I spoke to the SBS and others about these issues. 1/2
Cleanbill's latest Blue Report shows a decline in bulk billing-only practices and increasing out-of-pocket costs for those who aren't bulk-billed.
I spoke to the SBS and others about these issues. 1/2
We’ve welcomed HealthLink pausing the rollout of new fees on GPs, following a meeting with @racgp.bsky.social
After decades of underfunding of Medicare, we and our patients really don’t need new costs.
A fantastic update on the below.
After decades of underfunding of Medicare, we and our patients really don’t need new costs.
A fantastic update on the below.
newsGP - HealthLink reveals new subscription fees
The provider has sent out alerts about the incoming fees to many GPs and practices, with costs for larger clinics listed at $1000 a year.
www1.racgp.org.au
January 9, 2025 at 7:34 AM
We’ve welcomed HealthLink pausing the rollout of new fees on GPs, following a meeting with @racgp.bsky.social
After decades of underfunding of Medicare, we and our patients really don’t need new costs.
A fantastic update on the below.
After decades of underfunding of Medicare, we and our patients really don’t need new costs.
A fantastic update on the below.
The Queensland Government's decision to provide free flu vaccinations for everyone in the state is a smart move.
This will help keep Queenslanders healthy and relieve pressure on our hospitals, while saving patients money.
Vaccines are our best protection against the flu. 1/2
This will help keep Queenslanders healthy and relieve pressure on our hospitals, while saving patients money.
Vaccines are our best protection against the flu. 1/2
January 5, 2025 at 7:12 AM
The Queensland Government's decision to provide free flu vaccinations for everyone in the state is a smart move.
This will help keep Queenslanders healthy and relieve pressure on our hospitals, while saving patients money.
Vaccines are our best protection against the flu. 1/2
This will help keep Queenslanders healthy and relieve pressure on our hospitals, while saving patients money.
Vaccines are our best protection against the flu. 1/2
Excellent to sit down with @racgp.bsky.social NSW&ACT Faculty Chair Dr Rebekah Hoffman and the NSW&ACT Faculty Council for a planning session on the weekend!
A very productive Saturday ahead of a busy 2025.
A very productive Saturday ahead of a busy 2025.
December 4, 2024 at 4:28 AM
Excellent to sit down with @racgp.bsky.social NSW&ACT Faculty Chair Dr Rebekah Hoffman and the NSW&ACT Faculty Council for a planning session on the weekend!
A very productive Saturday ahead of a busy 2025.
A very productive Saturday ahead of a busy 2025.
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Dire. Decades under investment in health for growing/ageing population & drive to cut taxes coming home to roost. Hospitals cant keep doing more with less. Primary care on its knees. What is plan to fix? #regional #auspol bit.ly/3ViGe5a @racgppresident.bsky.social
'Under significant pressure': regional Victorian hospitals still struggling
Document analysis reveals budget and performance problems.
bit.ly
December 3, 2024 at 1:42 AM
Dire. Decades under investment in health for growing/ageing population & drive to cut taxes coming home to roost. Hospitals cant keep doing more with less. Primary care on its knees. What is plan to fix? #regional #auspol bit.ly/3ViGe5a @racgppresident.bsky.social
Tax rarely makes the news, but: great the Vic Govt has exempted independent GPs' bulk billed services from payroll tax, making bulk billing more viable.
Qld recently ended payroll tax on independent GPs, the best solution. We need national consistency.
www.medicalrepublic.com.au/victoria-rub...
Qld recently ended payroll tax on independent GPs, the best solution. We need national consistency.
www.medicalrepublic.com.au/victoria-rub...
Victoria rubber stamps payroll tax reform - Medical Republic
The new legislation exempts bulk-billing revenue from counting toward payroll tax bills.
www.medicalrepublic.com.au
December 4, 2024 at 4:18 AM
Tax rarely makes the news, but: great the Vic Govt has exempted independent GPs' bulk billed services from payroll tax, making bulk billing more viable.
Qld recently ended payroll tax on independent GPs, the best solution. We need national consistency.
www.medicalrepublic.com.au/victoria-rub...
Qld recently ended payroll tax on independent GPs, the best solution. We need national consistency.
www.medicalrepublic.com.au/victoria-rub...
GPs are still referring long COVID patients to Dr Jenny Huang and colleagues’ long COVID clinic, but the exact causes remain unknown.
Interesting new Burnett research 👇
Patients need support, GPs need info, both need funding for long consults to investigate symptoms.
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Interesting new Burnett research 👇
Patients need support, GPs need info, both need funding for long consults to investigate symptoms.
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Long COVID may be 'hiding' in the body. - ABC listen
Between up to 20 per cent of Australians who get COVID-19 will develop symptoms of long COVID, including brain fog and fatigue, but its exact causes remain a medical mystery.
www.abc.net.au
November 29, 2024 at 11:07 PM
GPs are still referring long COVID patients to Dr Jenny Huang and colleagues’ long COVID clinic, but the exact causes remain unknown.
Interesting new Burnett research 👇
Patients need support, GPs need info, both need funding for long consults to investigate symptoms.
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Interesting new Burnett research 👇
Patients need support, GPs need info, both need funding for long consults to investigate symptoms.
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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Our new paper, led by @oohgpwales.bsky.social:
Muscle weakness post-COVID: a practical guide for primary care
TL;DR: patients with muscle weakness after COVID-19 infection may have myelopathy, nerve damage or other organic pathology. Not always due to 'deconditioning'!
bjgp.org/content/74/7...
Muscle weakness post-COVID: a practical guide for primary care
TL;DR: patients with muscle weakness after COVID-19 infection may have myelopathy, nerve damage or other organic pathology. Not always due to 'deconditioning'!
bjgp.org/content/74/7...
Muscle weakness post-COVID: a practical guide for primary care
Since the earliest stages of the pandemic, muscle weakness has been a key symptom described by patients post-COVID infection. Estimated to affect up to 60% of those with long COVID, it can have a prof...
bjgp.org
November 29, 2024 at 9:48 AM
Our new paper, led by @oohgpwales.bsky.social:
Muscle weakness post-COVID: a practical guide for primary care
TL;DR: patients with muscle weakness after COVID-19 infection may have myelopathy, nerve damage or other organic pathology. Not always due to 'deconditioning'!
bjgp.org/content/74/7...
Muscle weakness post-COVID: a practical guide for primary care
TL;DR: patients with muscle weakness after COVID-19 infection may have myelopathy, nerve damage or other organic pathology. Not always due to 'deconditioning'!
bjgp.org/content/74/7...
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No one can work as a DOCTOR in GP without min 5yr at Medical School, 2yr general hospital roles & 3yr GP training
Only then can a GP consult undifferentiated patients with undiagnosed problems
Yet @nhsengland.bsky.social decided this was OK for a PA
This really is a patient safety issue for the UK
Only then can a GP consult undifferentiated patients with undiagnosed problems
Yet @nhsengland.bsky.social decided this was OK for a PA
This really is a patient safety issue for the UK
November 29, 2024 at 7:30 PM
No one can work as a DOCTOR in GP without min 5yr at Medical School, 2yr general hospital roles & 3yr GP training
Only then can a GP consult undifferentiated patients with undiagnosed problems
Yet @nhsengland.bsky.social decided this was OK for a PA
This really is a patient safety issue for the UK
Only then can a GP consult undifferentiated patients with undiagnosed problems
Yet @nhsengland.bsky.social decided this was OK for a PA
This really is a patient safety issue for the UK
A big first week! Our GP24 conference, then to Canberra, then Melbourne, then back home to Sydney.
Update from me here 👇
www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/gp-op...
Update from me here 👇
www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/gp-op...
newsGP - ‘Wow, what a week’: New RACGP President reflects
From GP24 in Perth, to Parliament in Canberra, the RACGP in Melbourne, and A Current Affair in Sydney, Dr Michael Wright reflects on week one.
www1.racgp.org.au
November 29, 2024 at 10:27 AM
A big first week! Our GP24 conference, then to Canberra, then Melbourne, then back home to Sydney.
Update from me here 👇
www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/gp-op...
Update from me here 👇
www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/gp-op...
Caught up with @julianprice.bsky.social and Nine's A Current Affair team to talk about what's needed to support our rural communities' access to a local GP.
All Australians deserve access to a GP who knows them, their context and their medical history.
November 29, 2024 at 3:58 AM
Caught up with @julianprice.bsky.social and Nine's A Current Affair team to talk about what's needed to support our rural communities' access to a local GP.
All Australians deserve access to a GP who knows them, their context and their medical history.
As I say here and in a new MJA piece I wrote before my election as RACGP President, we need better ways to understand the quality and value of GPs – beyond bulk billing rates.
We need better measures, which explain the value of quality care in general practice.
www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/profe...
We need better measures, which explain the value of quality care in general practice.
www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/profe...
newsGP - ‘We need better measures beyond just bulk-billing rates’
The metric needs to be supported by better ways of assessing the true value and success of general practice, argues Dr Michael Wright.
www1.racgp.org.au
November 27, 2024 at 6:59 AM
As I say here and in a new MJA piece I wrote before my election as RACGP President, we need better ways to understand the quality and value of GPs – beyond bulk billing rates.
We need better measures, which explain the value of quality care in general practice.
www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/profe...
We need better measures, which explain the value of quality care in general practice.
www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/profe...
Plus! Senator Jordon Steele-John and Dr @sophiescamps.bsky.social – excellent to have a former GP in Parliament.
November 27, 2024 at 6:03 AM
Plus! Senator Jordon Steele-John and Dr @sophiescamps.bsky.social – excellent to have a former GP in Parliament.
It was great to see fellow GPs at the 2024 National Hypertension Summit in Sydney yesterday!
I presented on how GPs can tackle hypertension in primary care:
👨⚕️ GPs relieve pressure on the entire health system by
🏥 Keeping patients out of hospital and in the community
🔎 As we see in NSW health data
I presented on how GPs can tackle hypertension in primary care:
👨⚕️ GPs relieve pressure on the entire health system by
🏥 Keeping patients out of hospital and in the community
🔎 As we see in NSW health data
November 27, 2024 at 5:53 AM
It was great to see fellow GPs at the 2024 National Hypertension Summit in Sydney yesterday!
I presented on how GPs can tackle hypertension in primary care:
👨⚕️ GPs relieve pressure on the entire health system by
🏥 Keeping patients out of hospital and in the community
🔎 As we see in NSW health data
I presented on how GPs can tackle hypertension in primary care:
👨⚕️ GPs relieve pressure on the entire health system by
🏥 Keeping patients out of hospital and in the community
🔎 As we see in NSW health data
Excellent to spend the day meeting with representatives in Canberra to discuss the critical value of general practice to the community, and my priorities as @racgp.bsky.social's new President.
With: Ged Kearney MP, Senator Anne Ruston, @allegraspender.bsky.social MP...
With: Ged Kearney MP, Senator Anne Ruston, @allegraspender.bsky.social MP...
November 25, 2024 at 4:16 AM
Excellent to spend the day meeting with representatives in Canberra to discuss the critical value of general practice to the community, and my priorities as @racgp.bsky.social's new President.
With: Ged Kearney MP, Senator Anne Ruston, @allegraspender.bsky.social MP...
With: Ged Kearney MP, Senator Anne Ruston, @allegraspender.bsky.social MP...
More news from #GP24Perth — @racgp.bsky.social’s WA Chair, Dr Ramya Raman, will join me as RACGP Vice President!
Looking forward to what we can achieve together for our patients, GPs, and a stronger health system.
Looking forward to what we can achieve together for our patients, GPs, and a stronger health system.
November 24, 2024 at 2:02 AM
More news from #GP24Perth — @racgp.bsky.social’s WA Chair, Dr Ramya Raman, will join me as RACGP Vice President!
Looking forward to what we can achieve together for our patients, GPs, and a stronger health system.
Looking forward to what we can achieve together for our patients, GPs, and a stronger health system.
Great to sit down with Health Minister Mark Butler MP at #GP24!
Minister Butler: “We haven’t been able to put back every dollar we lost from the Medicare freeze, but we’ve started...”
“We know there’s more to do, we know that patients are still doing it tough and cost of living is hitting hard.”
Minister Butler: “We haven’t been able to put back every dollar we lost from the Medicare freeze, but we’ve started...”
“We know there’s more to do, we know that patients are still doing it tough and cost of living is hitting hard.”
November 22, 2024 at 3:59 AM
Great to sit down with Health Minister Mark Butler MP at #GP24!
Minister Butler: “We haven’t been able to put back every dollar we lost from the Medicare freeze, but we’ve started...”
“We know there’s more to do, we know that patients are still doing it tough and cost of living is hitting hard.”
Minister Butler: “We haven’t been able to put back every dollar we lost from the Medicare freeze, but we’ve started...”
“We know there’s more to do, we know that patients are still doing it tough and cost of living is hitting hard.”
Proud to be handing over the role of President of the @racgp.bsky.social (and voice for our 50,000+ members and their patients) in just a few hours to Dr Michael Wright at #GP24!
There's never been a more important time to advocate for affordable GP care for our patients. #MedSky
There's never been a more important time to advocate for affordable GP care for our patients. #MedSky
November 21, 2024 at 4:41 AM
Proud to be handing over the role of President of the @racgp.bsky.social (and voice for our 50,000+ members and their patients) in just a few hours to Dr Michael Wright at #GP24!
There's never been a more important time to advocate for affordable GP care for our patients. #MedSky
There's never been a more important time to advocate for affordable GP care for our patients. #MedSky