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Dr Michael Wright is an experienced presenter across medical and mainstream media, on television and radio and in print.  Some of Dr Wright’s recent interviews include those as part of the 2024 RACGP Presidential Campaign, a profile piece with Health Services Daily and an interview discussing Dr Wright’s recent research into the financial viability of primary care practices.

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

GPSA talks to RACGP Presidential Candidate Dr Michael Wright

[8 August 2024] GPSA talks to RACGP Presidential Candidate Dr Michael Wright, on issues of general practice funding, workforce demographic shifts and how these issues specifically affect General practice supervisors. 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 as Chief Medical Officer at Avant Mutual. LINK

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

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.

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.  

Should primary care be free for everyone? (RACGP NewsGP)

[10 June 2024] Dr. Michael Wright discusses the feasibility and implications of making primary care free for everyone. He highlights the significant cost-efficiency of GPs and stresses the need for targeted government funding to support those with the highest needs. Dr. Wright emphasizes reducing barriers to access and ensuring financial sustainability for general practices. LINK

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