16 December Department of Human Services: Medicare Communication Survey Medicare is working to enhance its website in 2020, making changes to better meet the needs of Practice Managers. But we need your feedback right now. The Department of Human Services has engaged Instinct and Reason, a research company, to discuss with you your opinions, attitudes and needs regarding communication related to ... Read more >>>
12 December The General Practice Rural Incentives Program has a new name From 1 January 2020, the General Practice Rural Incentives Program (GPRIP) will transition to the Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) – Doctor Stream. The WIP – Doctor Stream will continue to encourage medical practitioners to work in rural and remote areas of Australia. If you’re participating in the GPRIP on 31 December ... Read more >>>
9 December Improving digital health literacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people The Australian Digital Health Agency met with representatives from state and territory Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services on 4 December to support improvements in digital health literacy. The national partnership of Affiliates meets quarterly to progress strategic digital health priorities that contribute to Closing The Gap. Each jurisdiction showcased ... Read more >>>
3 December Small employers urged to make the switch to Single Touch Payroll The ATO is urging small employers who’ve not yet made the switch to Single Touch Payroll (STP) to get in touch if they need help to transition. Small employers with 19 employees or fewer are now required to start reporting through STP but ATO Assistant Commissioner Jason Lucchese said there was ... Read more >>>