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AGPN specialise in clinical and policy issues relating to general practice in Australia. We have a special interest in primary health care services, particularly in the areas of mental health, immunisation, practice nursing, Indigenous health, workforce issues, information management, aged and palliative care, chronic diseases (diabetes, heart disease) and quality use of medicines.
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Australian General Practice Network
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Medicare reform discussion welcomed
4/12/07
Australian General Practice Network (AGPN) Chair Dr Tony Hobbs today welcomed Health Minister Nicola Roxons plans to overhaul the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) and looks forward to working with the Minister and her new Government on the details.
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Labor gets aged care policy half right
20/11/07
Labors aged care policy to increase nurses in aged care facilities is half right according to Australian General Practice Network (AGPN) Chair, Dr Tony Hobbs.
Encouraging some of the 25,000 nurses not currently working in health into the aged care sector is a good start but doesnt go far enough.
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Steps to address the increasing obesity burden welcomed
20/11/07
Todays announcement by Shadow Minister for Health, Nicola Roxon that obesity would become a national health priority area under a Labor government has been welcomed by the Australian General Practice Network (AGPN).
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Blueprint for primary health of Australians welcomed
17/11/07
At the Australian General Practice Network Forum in front of 1000 delegates, Shadow Minister for Health, Nicola Roxons today announced that if elected a Labor Government would develop a National Primary Health Care Policy.
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14 health organisations urge leaders to address serious health issues
16/11/07
14 peak bodies of health organisations representing over 100,000 frontline health professionals have partnered together to urge the Coalition and Labor party to commit to providing a national solution to address the serious problems facing the Australian health care system.
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20 days out- Health leaders issued a challenge
4/11/07
Dr Tony Hobbs, Chair of the Australian General Practice Network (AGPN) today challenged Health Minister Tony Abbott and Shadow Minister for Health Nicola Roxon to commit to providing a national solution to address the serious problems facing the Australian health care system.
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Abbott vs. Roxon debate must focus on economic management for a healthy and productive Australia
31/10/07
Investment in preventative health care today is Australias economic insurance policy for the future. To have a healthy economy, we must have a healthy workforce, Australian General Practice Network (AGPN) Chair Dr Tony Hobbs said today.
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Access to GPs would improve following Abbotts announcement
31/10/07
Calls to improve patient access to general practice have been heard and acted on by Minister for Health and Ageing, Tony Abbott. His announcement today to capitalise on the skills of practice nurses has been welcomed by the Australian General Practice Network (AGPN).
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Costello vs. Swan- If voters are focused on economic management: a healthy workforce is critical
30/10/07
If voters are deciding which leader to elect for the next term based on economic management credentials, they must consider Treasurer Peter Costellos and Shadow Treasurer, Wayne Swans commitment to investment in maintaining a healthy and productive workforce, Australian General Practice Network (AGPN) Chair Dr Tony Hobbs said today.
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Inequities in rural health need solutions
29/10/07
As part of National Rural Health Action Week, led by the Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) the Australian General Practice Network (AGPN) is calling on the major political parties to address the inequities facing rural Australians.
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