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Past newsletters of MDDR.
Saturday, 27 June 2026
Benefits changes delay for GPs, MND classified as notifiable disease, Concerns over pharmacist prescribing
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing announced a delay in the implementation of assignment of benefits changes, originally set fo
Friday, 26 June 2026
$9M payroll tax savings for GPs, Rural Medicare reform push, Measles outbreak concerns rise
The NSW state budget revealed that GP practices saved $9 million in payroll tax through the Bulk Billing Support Initiative, which began in
Thursday, 25 June 2026
Rural Health Commissioner review, Pharmacist income protection measures, AHPRA antisemitism definition concerns
An independent review has recommended significant changes to the National Rural Health Commissioner (NRHC), including the introduction of a
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Blood pressure reduction impacts, Tenecteplase trial for stroke, Bariatric surgery decline trends
A network meta-analysis involving 144,220 individuals with hypertension indicates that lowering systolic blood pressure by 10, 20, or 30 mm
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
New asthma care resources launched, Psilocybin trial for concussion symptoms, AHPRA adopts antisemitism definition
The National Asthma Council has introduced two new resources to assist health professionals in implementing updated asthma guidelines and en
Monday, 22 June 2026
GLP-1 access for Medicare, WHO air quality roadmap, Patient trust in surgery safety
The New England Journal of Medicine has published an article discussing access to GLP-1 medications for Medicare beneficiaries. The article
Sunday, 21 June 2026
HIV control setbacks reported, Dengue vaccine safety investigation, Challenges in Ebola treatment centres
UNAIDS reports that 2025 was a disastrous year for HIV control programmes, attributing this to significant cuts in aid. The organisation urg
Saturday, 20 June 2026
Pharmacy Code of Conduct update, AHPRA registration streamlining, Bupa expands GP clinic ownership
A call has emerged for a revised Pharmacy Code of Conduct to better align with current community pharmacy practices. The existing code is se
Friday, 19 June 2026
Medicare benefit changes delayed, Workforce crisis needs sustainable, Melbourne GPs needed for Street Side
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has confirmed that verbal consent for bulk billing will be acceptable for the next 12 months
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Specialist shortage forecast, Medicare urgent care clinics launched, Bulk billing consent changes ahead
A new federal report indicates Australia is producing more medical graduates but is failing to train enough specialists to meet community ne