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ACRRM says this Budget must kickstart return to strong rural services
Apr 26, 2023With the 2023-2024 Budget announcement looming, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) urgently calls on the Federal Government to commit to addressing the gross underfunding of primary healthcare in rural, remote, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. -
ACSQHC consultation - draft Psychotropic Medicines in Cognitive Disability or Impairment Clinical Care Standard
Apr 20, 2023The Australian Commission on Quality and Safety in Health Care (ACSQHC) has released a draft Psychotropic Medicines in Cognitive Disability or Impairment Clinical Care Standard for consultation. -
Expression of Interest - ACRRM representative on DVA GP Advisory Group
Apr 20, 2023The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) is seeking a College representative to join the DVA General Practitioner Advisory Group (GPAG) which will commence operations in June 2023. -
Dual labelled medicine ingredient names transition ends soon
Apr 20, 2023The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has sent a reminder that the dual labelling period for most dual labelled medicines will end on Thursday 20 April 2023. -
Climate change and health - join the discussion
Apr 20, 2023The College recognises that climate change can have a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of rural and remote communities, and a personal impact on our members and on rural practice more broadly. -
New app for patients to access their health information
Apr 20, 2023Now it is easier for patients to keep track of their health information and share it with their healthcare providers, using the new my health app. -
How to access hearing services for your patients
Apr 20, 2023Do you have patients who may have a hearing problem, but forget to raise the issue with you? Or do they find it hard to hear you in consultations? -
ACRRM welcomes $220m grants program to improve rural and remote general practice infrastructure
Apr 20, 2023ACRRM welcomes today’s Commonwealth Government announcement of a $220 million Strengthening Medicare – General Practice Grants Program, acknowledging it will help boost general practice and lead to greater healthcare outcomes for rural and remote communities. -
Two director roles available on the College board
Apr 13, 2023Help shape the future of the College and nominate for a director role on the College board. -
Medicare cards now accessible to the myGov app
Apr 13, 2023Services Australia has announced that Australians can add their Medicare card to their digital wallet in the myGov app. -
ACRRM says safety and wellbeing must be a priority for rural and remote General Practitioners
Apr 12, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine is calling for a renewed commitment by all governments to keep rural and remote hospitals and clinics safe for all staff, following an attack on a senior doctor at Tasmania’s North West Regional Hospital over the Easter holiday weekend. -
New clinical conditions to the COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme
Apr 6, 2023The Australian Government has announced the addition of new claimable conditions to the Scheme based on advice from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). The changes to clinical conditions and vaccines accepted under the scheme can be claimed retrospectively in respect of eligible conditions arising from vaccines administered from the start of the vaccine roll-out on 22 February 2021. -
Vale Yunupingu 30 June 1948 – 3 April 2023
Apr 5, 2023The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine mourns the passing of Gumatj leader Yunupingu, a leader and defender of his Yolŋu people and for Aboriginal people throughout Australia. -
SPONSORED: What’s their risk of Heart Failure?
Mar 30, 2023Heart failure (HF) is common in Australia, with an estimated 61,000 individuals diagnosed annually. Only 20% of those hospitalised subsequently enrol in hospital-based disease management programs, with access especially limited in regional and remote communities. -
Notification of Cessation of COVID-19 Supply of Pharmaceutical Benefits Special Arrangements
Mar 23, 2023The Department of Health and Aged Care has advised that the National Health (COVID-19 Supply of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Special Arrangement 2020 which allows image-based prescribing in hospitals and signature exemptions for prescription record forms, will end on Friday 31 March 2023. -
Update on Victoria’s local public health units
Mar 23, 2023During the COVID-19 pandemic, local public health units (LPHUs) were established to manage local cases and outbreaks of COVID-19. Since July 2022, the nine LPHUs (3 metropolitan, 6 regional) have broadened their responsibilities to include disease prevention, population health, and investigation and response to notifiable conditions. -
ACRRM commits to help Close the Gap in health equity
Mar 16, 2023On National Close the Gap Day today, ACRRM recognises the contribution First Nations members are making to the healthcare of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and rural and remote communities. -
ADHA launches my health app
Mar 8, 2023my health is an Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) owned and managed app, and is the latest digital tool developed by the Agency to help consumers and their carers engage with and be proactive in managing their health. -
Case Based Discussion (CBD) tips and tricks
Mar 8, 2023If you are preparing for your CBD assessment or thinking of enrolling, here are some important tips to consider. -
ACRRM lends support to more rural-friendly draft Internship registration standard
Mar 2, 2023This month, the College submitted its feedback to Ahpra on its consultation regarding the proposed draft revised registration standard granting general registration to Australian and New Zealand medical graduates on completion of Internship.