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A repeat of a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases over the upcoming summer period is unlikely, says Federal Health Minister Mark Butler.

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Medicare watchdog investigates just 100 cases of inappropriate billing every 12 months

The watchdog responsible for policing Medicare investigates just 0.07 per cent of health professionals each year, is chronically understaffed and underfunded, and is led by bureaucrats with strong links to the powerful Australian Medical Association, an ABC-Nine investigation has found.

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Weight-loss patients warned prescriptions for Ozempic or Trulicity may not be filled

Federal Health Minister Mark Butler acknowledges a "very challenging" situation as diabetes patients are prioritised amid a global shortage of two popular drugs.

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New cancer medicines added to the PBS

Medicines used to treat Australians with skin cancer, lung cancer and a rare genetic disease have been added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

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Health Minister Mark Butler open to independent investigation over claims of Medicare misuse

An ABC-Nine investigation exposes flaws in Medicare's systems that make it susceptible to fraud and overservicing.

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Medicare rorting taken seriously: Butler

Health Minister Mark Butler says while claims of $8 billion of Medicare rorts a year are higher than expected, the allegations are being taken seriously.

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Psychiatric telehealth services to return to rural and regional Australia

The service was cut late last year, but Labor made an election promise to restore it.

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Federal government describes reports of Medicare fraud as 'troubling', AMA condemns 'unjustified slur' on doctors

The federal government labels an investigation uncovering widespread rorting of Medicare as "troubling", ordering a report from the Health Department.

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Floods to hit federal, household budgets

The devastating floods hitting large swathes of the country will put more pressure on the already-pressured federal budget and the cost of some essential items.

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'I'm terrified': the end of COVID-19 isolation is not being welcomed by everyone

The last of the remaining public health restrictions against COVID-19 have been dropped.

The Canberra Times

GP shortage focus of roundtable talks between health minister and experts

The precarious state of general practice is the most concerning pressure on the healthcare system right now, according to federal Health Minister Mark Butler, who has met experts to brainstorm long- and short-term solutions amid concerns the GP workforce could collapse.

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Family doctors warn that GP surgeries may close en masse amid funding and recruitment crisis

Three in four family doctors say they are burnt-out, and most practice owners fear they will close their surgeries due to mounting costs, a survey finds.

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COVID vaccine review lead Jane Halton 'surprised' government has not ordered vaccines for 2024

Warning "this virus isn't going away", the former health department boss who led a review of the nation's COVID-19 vaccine arrangements says she is surprised the federal government is yet to order vaccines for 2024.

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Australian COVID-19 preparations 'lagging'

Australia is not well-prepared should another variant of COVID-91 sweep through the country, a review of vaccine and treatment procurement has found.

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Cheaper medications as Albanese government eyes overhaul of PBS list

The government will slash the cost of popular medications as it begins what it says is the biggest shakeup to the PBS in its 75-year history.

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Monkeypox infections stabilising: minister

Federal Health Minister Mark Butler says the spread of monkeypox in Australia is significantly stabilising as vaccines are rolled out.

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Doctor warns failures in outdated Medicare bulk-billing system risk tipping health system over edge

A Melbourne GP warns quality healthcare could soon be reserved for the rich with the poor and vulnerable left in Australia's clogged hospital waiting rooms.

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More than half of eligible Canberrans yet to have latest COVID jab

A "better" Omicron-specific vaccine will be available in coming weeks, the Health Minister said.

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Migraine, ulcer treatments to be cheaper

Australian patients will save up to $130 million with new medicines being listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme from the beginning of October.

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COVID-19 mask mandate on NSW public transport to be scrapped from September 21

It's one of the last COVID-19 rules still being enforced in NSW, but Premier Dominic Perrottet says now is the time to change track.

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NSW and SA end Covid mask mandate on public transport – as it happened

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Govt pledges $1.4b more for COVID response

The Albanese government will spend more than $1 billion to continue support for aged care providers and other facilities battling COVID-19.

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ACEM president-elect Stephen Gourley calls for urgent reform of healthcare funding models

Australasian College of Emergency Medicine president-elect Stephen Gourley says a complete rethink of the way health services are funded is needed to address the sector's crisis.

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BoM forecasts wetter-than-average summer for eastern states – as it happened

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First multi-strain COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in Australia after government backs Moderna shot

Unlike other approved vaccines, which only target the original Wuhan strain, this one also targets the original Omicron BA.1 strain.

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