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Michael Wright @wrightdrmc

GP, health economist, @racgp President health policy, Personal views

Joined May 2009
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This week I had the chance to speak with @KalgoorlieMiner about the importance of general practice supporting rural communities, and creating an environment to encourage medical students and junior doctors to choose GP @RACGP
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Michael Wright retweeted
Robert Graham Center@TheGrahamCenter
16 Jun 2025
📉 When you start in family medicine you end in family medicine. New research from #TheGrahamCenter shows that primary care yield, was 97 percent for family medicine. Strengthening the family physician workforce is key to solving the primary care crisis. bit.ly/452vP3k

Pathways To Primary Care: Charting Trajectories From Medical School Graduation Through Specialty...

Shortages of primary care physicians threaten access, quality, and equity in US health care. Policy solutions face disinformation about the complex patterns of physician training. This retrospective...

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Michael Wright retweeted
Robert Graham Center@TheGrahamCenter
26 May 2025
Primary care physician shortages threaten access to care in the U.S. New @Health_Affairs research from #TheGrahamCenter maps the path from medical school to specialty training, cutting through misinformation on physician training. 🔗 bit.ly/452vP3k

Pathways To Primary Care: Charting Trajectories From Medical School Graduation Through Specialty...

Shortages of primary care physicians threaten access, quality, and equity in US health care. Policy solutions face disinformation about the complex patterns of physician training. This retrospective...

healthaffairs.org
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Our latest @UNSW research into impacts of enrolment and new podcast on @medjaust dropped this week- mja.com.au/podcasts
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Brilliant conversations about the present and future of healthcare at the Digital Health Festival in Melbourne this week. We’re seeing commitment to better use patient data, better communication and smarter use of digital solutions in primary care. bit.ly/3Z9k3Rd
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Michael Wright retweeted
troubleandstrife@gpwife
4 Apr 2025
Replying to @wesstreeting
@wesstreeting please help GP Practices under South Cumbria & Lancs ICB. Execs have just passed on massive cuts to our local funding to save their own inflated salaries. Many of our Practices will go under. Execs will not speak to us. Patients will shortly have ltd svcs. Help.
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Interesting range of streams and presenters at #ahw discussing all things about AI, interoperability and digital health, and interface between primary care and the rest of the health system
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Great move to list new contraceptive pill, endometriosis & IVF medicines on @PBS. @RACGP has been calling for targeted Medicare funding to ⬆️ affordable access to women’s healthcare. This will improve access to essential medicines. @mark_butler_MP abc.net.au/news/2025-03-15/m…

Costs to be slashed on new endometriosis drug, IVF and contraceptive pill

The contraceptive pill Slinda, endometriosis treatment Ryego and an IVF drug will be made cheaper via the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, the Albanese government will announce.

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I spoke with @NatalieSBrown @newscomauHQ this week about importance of prevention and need for more investment in patient Medicare rebates to suuport affordable access to GP services news.com.au/lifestyle/health…

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I welcome the Albanese Government’s $573m for #women’s health, particularly for #IUDs and #menopause assessments which @RACGP has been calling for. This will improve health and help reduce gender bias in health. @gedkearney @Mark_Butler_MP #auspol smh.com.au/politics/federal/…

HRT, contraceptive pills to cost less in major women’s health pledge

It will also be cheaper for women to get long-acting contraceptives and menopause assessments, in a significant package that Labor says will save women thousands of dollars.

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newsGP@newsGPau
7 Feb 2025
‘All Australians deserve affordable access to GP care.’ Ahead of the Federal Election, @RACGPPresident Dr Michael Wright is heading to Canberra with a delegation of GPs to advocate for affordable access to healthcare for all. bit.ly/4hHOa8Q
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It's been great being in Wangaratta as part of my first Victorian @RACGP rural trip. I’m here to listen, and learn more about the issues impacting rural GPs, practice teams, and patients. #RuralGPCare
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While the targeted tripling of bulk-billing incentives supported some patients, we need a clear plan to make sure all Australians have affordable access to general practice care. This involves greater funding through increased patient rebates. #Medicare theage.com.au/politics/feder…

Bulk-billing at centre of Labor election pitch, attack on Dutton

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is gearing up to make major boosts to bulk-billing, urgent care clinics and the GP workforce, playing up a contrast to Peter Dutton.

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Be happy, keep friendships and know your GP: how to live a longer life theaustralian.com.au/health/… via @australian - Merry Christmas everybody 🎅🎄@RACGP
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Big day ahead- so privileged to be taking over @RACGPPresident from this legend @nicjhig at the AGM later today! Let’s do this! @RACGP ##gp24
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I'm a proud alum of the RACGP Future Leaders program. As GPs we are seen as leaders in our communities, but training makes a huge difference - I found how my values could inform my leadership and help me drive change through advocacy. Strongly recommended, apply below 👇
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Our latest AI fact sheet- tips to using AI safely in your practice . @avantmutual @RACGP @ama_media avant.org.au/resources/artif…

Artificial Intelligence for medical documentation - Avant

Australia's largest medical defence organisation and delivering support in doctors professional and personal life, with services tailored for doctors.

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Last chance to vote in @RACGP Presidential Elections. Voting closes today Thursday midday AEST (10am WA, 1130 SA & NT)wright
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Great speaking with ⁦@TheGoodGP⁩ & Dr Tim Koh about my vision of what general practice can deliver. Such a crucial turning point for our profession, our patients and the health system ⁦@RACGP⁩ podcasts.apple.com/au/podcas…
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