A resource to support partnerships between Residential Aged Care Homes and Primary Care
Read MoreMyMedicare Program Guidelines published on 6 January 2025 contain detailed information and guidance for practices, general practitioners and patients who wish to voluntarily register with the MyMedicare Program. We encourage general practices to familiarise themselves with these guidelines.
Read MoreAs the new year begins, many existing patients with chronic disease management plans will be due for a renewal, along with their team care arrangements. Patients and practices often align these plans with the start of the calendar year, as allied health items available through team care (items 10950–10970 and 81100–81125) renew at this time.
Read MoreIt’s time to prepare your general practice for changes to Chronic Conditions Management (CCM) MBS items. Chronic Conditions Management (CCM) MBS item changes recommended by the MBS Review Taskforce are the first major change to chronic disease management in 20 years, and are scheduled to come into effect 1 July 2025.
Read MoreMyMedicare registrations continue to increase, particularly general practice-led registrations. As of 6 November 2024, 2,126,435 patients, 6,329 general practices and 47,000 provider numbers are registered with MyMedicare. MyMedicare voluntary patient registration is a foundation for person-centred primary care.
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