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ACT GPs unlikely to boost bulk billing despite government incentive

Incentives for GPs will triple under the change.

The Canberra Times · Nov 1, 2023

Post offices playing a pivotal role in delivery of EPICs, says Chief Post Master General, Telangana Circle

Telangana Postal Circle is ensuring timely delivery of EPIC cards & facilitating booking of ETPBs in GHMC limits. With 91% post offices in rural areas, 17,015 staff members are covering an average area of 18.05 sq km. 32,54,266 EPIC cards have been booked, 11 lakh since Sept. 80% delivery rate.…

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Financial boost for GPs to increase bulk billing

The bulk-billing incentive for doctors will be tripled in a targeted bid to enable more children, pensioners and healthcare card holders to see a GP for free.

AAP · Oct 31, 2023

World's doctors call for urgent climate change action

Health bodies representing three million doctors worldwide are demanding urgent government action to limit the impact climate change has on their populations.

AAP · Oct 27, 2023

Poorer Australian regions lose out in ‘flawed’ allocation of doctors, GP body says

System of identifying shortages leads to skewing of resources towards wealthier areas, according to Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2023

Water Rat to the rescue as agriculture goes hi-tech

Connectivity tools, satellite technology, water level sensors and GPS ear tags are some of the latest agricultural gadgets on the market.

AAP · Oct 26, 2023

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Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2023

Nagapattinam fishermen robbed at mid-sea, again

Three fishermen robbed of belongings mid-sea by unidentified persons in Nagapattinam district. 38 fishermen have suffered threats, attacks, interceptions, and robbery since Aug. V. Ramakrishnan, G. Govindasamy, and M. Mathiyazhagan set sail in fibre glass boat. Three unidentified persons in another boat intercepted, threatened with sharp weapons, and stole GPS,…

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

‘Destruction and demonisation’ of GPs must stop, says leading doctor

Dr Kamila Hawthorne made the comments when opening the annual conference of the Royal College of GPs in Glasgow.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

We’ll vote for the party that restores OPS, say striking teacher union leaders in Andhra Pradesh

UTF leaders launch hunger strike to demand restoration of Old Pension Scheme (OPS). Refusing CPS/GPS, they seek implementation of OPS for those appointed before 2004.

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023