Modernising Medicare

As Medicare turns 40 years old this month, it’s important to reflect on its achievements, and also what needs to be done to remodel it.

Understanding MyMedicare

MyMedicare is a new voluntary scheme that allows patients to register with their usual GP, in an attempt to improve continuity of care and health outcomes.

Should we pay Australians to get vaccinated?

The incentives for Australians to get their COVID-19 vaccine are all wrong. Carrots, sticks and nudges don’t seem to be working. So, why don’t we pay people to get vaccinated?

It’s more than the money

While Australia’s Federal Budget promises more money to rural GPs, will the cash make a difference when to comes to getting and keeping doctors in remote Australia?