News: General Practice

The Commonwealth Government’s Lung Cancer Screening Program is set to launch in July this year. The program will use low-dose computed tomography (CT) scans to look for lung cancer in...

MBS Online has today published the Upcoming Changes to Chronic Disease Management Framework confirming the new framework for chronic disease management from 1 July 2025. The changes simplify, streamline, and...

CESPHN is supporting early change management with general practices in advance of Chronic Conditions Management (CCM) MBS item changes scheduled to come into effect 1 July 2025. We invite your...

The new onsite pharmacist initiative in aged care started on July 1, 2024, with the aim of improving medication management and safety in residential aged care homes. Funding is available...

CESPHN seeking Immunisation Working Group clinical representatives Lunch and Learn: Measles awareness and prevention in 2025 Concerns rise as vaccination rates continue to fall The latest influenza vaccination coverage data...

Networking Opportunities CESPHN Programs News and Announcements Education and Opportunities Scholarship Opportunities Networking Opportunities Are you a new nurse working in general practice? Our practice support team are available to...

1. GPACI Q4 Service and Payment requirements: The General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GPACI) Quarter 4 (Q4) payment requirements are different to the requirements for Q1, Q2 and Q3....

SESLHD are implementing Electronic Referrals across Outpatient services in a staged approach. The first phase will commence on Wednesday, 28 May, for the below services: SESLHD Ophthalmology ServicesSESLHD Tuberculosis Chest...

Opioids remain important for severe pain, but for chronic pain, their benefits are limited and the risks—including dependence, overdose, hospitalisation and death—are well known. GPs are encouraged to regularly review...

The annual Islamic pilgrimage, Hajj, will take place from 4 to 9 June 2025. It is anticipated that approximately 2,000 Australians will travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to...