mbbs msc (public health: health economics) phd fracgp gaicd
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.
[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 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 […]
[21 July 2024] In episode 29 of Doctorama AMA President Professor Steve Robson chats with Dr Michael Wright. Link to podacst episode here.
[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
[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.
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.
[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.
[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
[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.
[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 […]
[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
[6 October 2020] Dr. Michael Wright discusses the challenges and advocacy efforts for GPs during the COVID-19 pandemic. LINK
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