Michael Wright

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

📉 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

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

Our latest @UNSW research into impacts of enrolment and new podcast on @medjaust dropped this week- mja.com.au/podcasts

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

@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.

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

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/2025-03-1…

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/heal…

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/feder…

‘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

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

A great example of how the 'efficiency' of letting non-GPs play in the general practice / primary care space is a *false* efficiency that wastes resources, delays proper care, and risks real patient harm. Food for though @Mark_Butler_MP, @stephenjduckett etc.

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…

Be happy, keep friendships and know your GP: how to live a longer life theaustralian.com.au/health/beyond-… via @australian - Merry Christmas everybody 🎅🎄@RACGP

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

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 👇

Our latest AI fact sheet- tips to using AI safely in your practice . @avantmutual @RACGP @ama_media avant.org.au/resources/arti…

Last chance to vote in @RACGP Presidential Elections. Voting closes today Thursday midday AEST (10am WA, 1130 SA & NT)wright

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/podcast/the…