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Medical positions in Australia are a respected field; if you work in a public hospital you’re working alongside some of the best-trained nurses, doctors, specialists and allied health professionals in … Read more…

  It’s expected to influence private health insurers as they pass on higher premiums to customers, and specialists are expected to increase their out-of-pocket charges to compensate for the loss. … Read more…

The ATO is remaining tight lipped about the kerfuffle, only to say they’ll be contacting the GPs and undertaking ‘risk reviews’ concerning the nature of the payments, and deciding on … Read more…

  In a leaked document sent to the health minister late last year, it has been suggested that primary health networks, and general practitioners are in the best position to … Read more…

So the 2015 budget has been released and there are a few implications for the health care industry. What, exactly, are they and what do they mean for those in … Read more…

The current employment news is good. Good, that is, if you’re qualified to work in the health care industry. If you are looking for doctors or nurses jobs in Australia, … Read more…

The government has announced 11 new training regions demarcated by geographic boundaries so that it can deliver the Australian General Practice Training programme (created in consultation with GP stake holders). … Read more…

In 2011 there were 43,400 general practitioners; this is expected to rise and it’s predicted that with an older population comes longer GP consultations and an increased number of doctors … Read more…

You may have experienced a trip to the doctor’s that was so fast it made you wonder if you’d even seen the doctor at all: you barely warm the seat … Read more…

There’s been a lot of news lately about co-payments, how much one will be (if it comes in) and how it will affect the budget of hard-working Australians. The fear … Read more…