Medicare record for patients in Forde

The latest Medicare data from July 2017 to March 2018 shows Australian patients have set a new record for the highest GP bulk-billing rate ever achieved for this period – increasing to 85.8 per cent nationwide. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said locally in the south east Queensland region, the bulk billing…

New program to help GPs Recognise, Respond and Refer

Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen today launched the Recognise, Respond, Refer program, which will provide front-line training for primary health care professionals to help address domestic and family violence. Recognise, Respond, Refer is an integrated health response to domestic and family violence, and seeks to equip all general practice staff with the skills…