Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall has had a lengthy meeting with new Health Minister Ryan Park about the future of health services in the region.
GP Crisis
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Federal Health Minister willing to fund ‘Single Employer Model’ for GPs in New England
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has reiterated that they are willing to fund the ‘Single Employer Model’ that many hope will address the GP crisis in New England.
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Community united on demand for urgent reform to address GP crisis
A packed meeting in Armidale last night sent a message to both state and federal governments that immediate and urgent health care reform is needed.
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Armidale GPs call for immediate government action to fix health crisis
Armidale GPs are calling for immediate action from both state and federal government to address the current GP crisis, presenting a 6 point plan to be discussed at a public meeting tomorrow.
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Final days to register for public meeting on GP crisis in Armidale
A public meeting on the future of primary health care in the Armidale region is being held next Wednesday, February 15, with RSVPs closing on Monday.
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Taylor: We want Single Employer Model in all NSW now
A stoush has erupted between the New South Wales and federal governments over the Single Employer Model of GP training, with NSW Minister for Regional Health Bronnie Taylor saying they want it in every health district in the state now.
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Crisis as Armidale loses at least 8 GPs
By the beginning of February, Armidale will have lost at least 8 GPs, potentially 5 registrars, and more than 1 in 5 people in town will be looking for a new doctor. #longread