22 January Secure messaging standards to be mandatory State, Territory and Commonwealth Governments have released a joint statement in support of new standards for secure messaging, stating that the standards will be mandatory in future procurement for applicable systems. The Australian Digital Health Agency has been working with industry and governments over a number of years to achieve ... Read more >>>
20 January MBS Review Taskforce - Draft Report from the Wound Management Working Group AAPM welcomes the recommendations in the draft report from the Wound Management Working Group of the MBS Review Taskforce to remove bulk-billing restrictions on wound care consumables. Members will be aware that AAPM has advocated for this change over a number of years (see AAPM’s 2017 position paper). The report ... Read more >>>
16 January $5 million for bushfire related health research The current bushfire crisis that is impacting large parts of Australia has devastated individuals and communities. The Australian Government is taking action on this significant public health problem. The medium-term health effects of the recent bushfires will be studied under two major research streams commissioned by the Government. The Government will ... Read more >>>
15 January New Medicare items coming to support those affected by bushfires People affected by bushfires can access mental health treatment without a referral or mental health treatment plan from 17 January. You’ll be able to claim these items from 17 January 2020 to 31 December 2021. If your patient needs support before 17 January, use existing mental health treatment items. Your patient will need to meet the ... Read more >>>