28 November Changes to Health Professional Online Services (HPOS) November 28, 2018 By Announcement, Services Australia Dept Human Services, Medicare, Health, HPOS 0 The Department of Human Services has released important information outlining changes to the Health Professionals Online Services (HPOS) in December to support the recommendations outlined in the Independent Review. The documents below cover an Independent Review of Health Providers' Access to Medicare Card Number recommendations.Documents below include:Overview of the Changes, andDetailed information on the HPOS system updatesFurther information about the progress of implementation of all the recommendations will be available in early 2019. Attached Files Independent_Review_December2018.pdf 388.95 KBIndependent_Review_Health_Professional_Online_Services_December2018_ Updates.pdf 447.51 KB Related Articles Changes to Health Professional Online Services (HPOS) – September In response to the recommendation made by the ‘Independent Review of Health Providers' Access to Medicare Card Numbers’ the following changes will be made to HPOS in September. Services Australia Fact Sheets on Web Services for digital health and Aged Care Want to know more about the MBS Mental Health Services? The Department of Human Services has a NEW eLearning module for eligible medical practitioners that support patients with mental health services. Increases to allied health and mental health services for DVA clients in aged care residential facilities Department of Human Services : Upgrading their digital health and aged care channels In the 2017-18 Budget, DHS received funding to enhance, stabilise and consolidate the existing health and aged care payments channels. New program upskills allied health professionals for regional work A two-year education program will create incentives for allied health professionals to work in regional areas and better equip them with the skills they need for rural practice. Comments are closed.