Physician, incorporate thyself

Article Abstract:

The decline of the general practitioner (GP) in Australia's primary health care system and a move toward a more corporate system are the results of the government's policy of attaining more efficient delivery of health care. Legislation has limited Medicare rebates to $7.6 billion over a three-year period, an increase of only 2%. The Practice Incentive Program (PIP) will offer practices up to $15,000 per GP to perform such non-fee-for-services as after-hours care and upgrading of computer systems.

Statistical Data Included, Management, Health care industry, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Physicians (General practice), General practitioners, Wooldridge, Michael, Kosterich, Joe

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The Medicare revolution

Article Abstract:

The Federal Government has introduced numerous changes in Australian Medical Services through its Medicare plus package. The benefits arising out of this package are presented that would include elimination of bulk-billing clinics.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Health Care and Social Assistance, HEALTH SERVICES, Legal/Government Regulation, Medical & Health Services, Laws, regulations and rules, Medical care (Private)

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Intensive care

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the Australian government's rescue of the private health industry at a likely cost of over A$2 billion/y are discussed.

Political aspects, Health insurance

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