16 August Changes to Health Professional Online Services (HPOS) – September Changes to the multiple patient verification request service in HPOS From 8th September 2018, there will be changes to the maximum number of multiple patient verification checks allowed in a request upload through HPOS. The current daily maximum limit will reduce from 500 to 50 patients check per request upload. ... Read more >>>
15 August My Health Record opt-out period extended This was a key request from the Australian Medical Association and the Royal College of General Practitioners and gives Australians more time to consider their options as the Department of Health strengthens the 2012 My Health Record legislation. The Government will amend the 2012 legislation to ensure if someone wishes ... Read more >>>
14 August Help your patients know when to claim online The Department of Human Services made changes to improve patients’ Medicare online accounts. Patients can now claim a rebate for all items and the claiming process is easier. Since the Department made these changes, more people are submitting their claims online, but they’ve noticed some patients are claiming benefits for ... Read more >>>
9 August DVA-funded diabetes memberships available to your DVA patients As of 1 July 2018, DVA will pay the membership for DVA Gold and White Cardholders to help them better manage their diabetes. DVA has collaborated with the state-based Diabetes Associations to tailor a membership package specifically to benefit DVA clients. The aim is to assist DVA clients improve their ... Read more >>>