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Dr Michael Wright

mbbs msc (public health: health economics) phd fracgp gaicd

“As an experienced GP, health economist and researcher, I am committed to improving the quality, safety and the financial sustainability of our health system by supporting high quality general practice.” I am nominating for the 2024 RACGP Presidency

 

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About

Dr Michael Wright is a GP, health economist, health policy researcher and a proven health advocate and leader

Presidential candidate
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
general practitioner
Woollahra Doctors
chair
RACGP Reference Expert Committee, Funding and Health System Reform
chief medical officer
Avant Mutual
deputy chair
RACGP NSW/ACT Faculty Council
associate professor
University of New South Wales, Centre For Future Health Systems
research fellow
University of Technology Sydney, Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation
clinical associate professor
University of Sydney, Sydney University Medical School

Dr Wright is an experienced GP, health economist and health systems leader based in Sydney.  Dr  Wright combines clinical practice, policy research and advocacy in strategic roles with RACGP, Avant Mutual, Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network, and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. With clinical experience in Australia and the UK and a PhD from UTS, he is an expert on the economics of general practice and the impact of health policy on primary care. His research interests include clinical care, health economics, health policy, and health service sustainability.

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Latest research

Meet the candidate: Dr Michael Wright (The Medical Republic)

[30 July 2024] Dr Michael Wright is interviewed by Holly Payne of The Medical Republic, discussing his priorities as President, his background and the challenges he sees General Practice facing. LINK

Dr Michael Wright on a Career in Medicine, Policy, and Research (CCIM)

Dr Michael Wright is interviewed by Dr Dana Phang on the Creative Careers in Medicine podcast, discussing Michael’s journey from being a GP across urban and rural Australia and in the UK, to research at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, a PhD from the University of Technology Sydney, and his current role […]

Doctorama Podcast: AMA President Professor Steve Robson chats with Dr Michael Wright

[21 July 2024] In episode 29 of Doctorama AMA President Professor Steve Robson chats with Dr Michael Wright. Link to podacst episode here.

RACGP presidential candidate Dr Michael Wright responds to AusDoc’s questions (AusDoc)

[8th August 2024] In the context of the RACGP Presidential Election, Dr Michael Wright responds to a series of set questions on the future of General Practice. LINK

MJA Insight – Medicare hits middle age, and the future for our GPs is uncertain

[22 July 2024] A piece in the MJA Insight journal with Professor Steve Robson, AMA President, as we review Medicare after 40 years, and look to the next iteration of Australia’s publicly funded health system. Link to full article here.  

Primary Care Viability Survey

Dr Wright is leading a research team investigating the financial viability of general practices and allied health practices.  The research has been broadly promoted and Dr Wright was interviewed by NewsGP- RACGP’s media unit- link to full article here.  

Third Degree: From Snow White to PHN funding (Health Services Daily Interview)

[20 February 2024] Dr Michael Wright is interviewed by Health Services Daily, exploring a wide ranging number of topics, including his research career, his ideas for improving health system coordination, and about his childhood public health inspiration.

The Evolving Landscape of Telehealth: GPs Adaptation, Challenges, and Legal Considerations (Podcast – The Good GP)

[2 April 2024] The Good GP host Tim Koh is joined by Dr Michael Wright, to discuss the do’s and don’ts of telehealth consulting. LINK

WONCA Funding Reform Presentation (Medical Republic)

[27 October 2023] At the recent World Family Doctors Conference (affectionately known as WONCA) Dr Wright provided an hour long presentation on primary care funding reform – lessons learnt and guidance for future reform. His presentation was discussed in Medical Republic full link to article HERE.

CESPHN Primary Health Awards 2023

[8 September 2023] I had the pleasure of being the MC at the Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network (CESPHN) Primary Health Awards. What a wonderful opportunity to recognise the amazing work being done by primary care providers in the CESPHN region. I had the particular privilege of presenting the General Practice of the […]

The Quake, The Cave, The Commando – Tales of mental agility and resilience

[19 June 2023] Dr Michael Wright moderates an Avant Mutual Event “The Quake, The Cave, The Commando – Tales of mental agility and resilience” featuring Drs Lydia Johns-Putra, Richard Harris and Dan Pronk. LINK

Advocating for General Practice During a Pandemic (RACGP NewsGP)

[6 October 2020] Dr. Michael Wright discusses the challenges and advocacy efforts for GPs during the COVID-19 pandemic. LINK

GPRA interviews Dr Michael Wright and RACGP Presidential Candidates

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