Don’t run out of PBS stationery over Christmas Get your PBS stationery order in by Wednesday 28 November to get your order before Christmas. October 11, 2018 By Sue James Announcement, Department of Human Services 0 Comment Read More >>
School-based immunisations now available on the AIR You can now record and view vaccines delivered through school-based programs on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). The AIR records vaccines given to people of all ages in Australia. Records of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines are also now on the AIR. This means that you can access your patient’s HPV vaccination records in one place. October 11, 2018 By Sue James Announcement, Department of Human Services, Vaccinations school 0 Comment Read More >>
New education guide for Medicare billing for immunisations Use this new guide as a quick reference to support you with Medicare billing for immunisations. October 11, 2018 By Sue James Announcement, Department of Human Services immunisation, Medicare, billing 0 Comment Read More >>
Cancer Council NSW reveals Australia is on track to stop cervical cancer Australia is set to become the first country in the world to eliminate a deadly cancer thanks to an approach that is saving lives. New research from Cancer Council NSW has shown that if vaccination and screening coverage levels are maintained rates of diagnosis will drop October 11, 2018 By Sue James Cancer, Research cervical cancer, Cancer Council 0 Comment Read More >>
What doctor groups want from the aged-care probe The RACGP is calling for the Royal Commission on Aged Care to shine a spotlight on government oversight of the sector, nurse staffing levels and barriers to GP access. October 11, 2018 By Sue James Aged Care, Aging Royal Commission on Aged Care, RACGP 0 Comment Read More >>
Government-funded program offers support for leave when casual staff are in short supply Article from HealthTimes Leave requests and unexpected absences in health facilities are often difficult to cover when the casual pool of staff are in short supply. This scenario is all too real for rural and remote health services around Australia and the weight is shouldered by the remaining nurses and midwives who take on more of the workload to offset reduced staff numbers. September 27, 2018 By Nikki Walker General 0 Comment Read More >>
New Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) eLearning education modules available The Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) is a national register that can record vaccines given to people of all ages in Australia. This includes all vaccines funded under the National Immunisation Program, vaccines provided under State and Territory vaccination programs and most privately funded vaccines, including influenza and travel vaccines. September 26, 2018 By Nikki Walker Announcement, Department of Human Services, Vaccinations immunisation, vaccinations, department of human services, dhs, immunisation register, elearning, education 0 Comment Read More >>
Common Questions about Vaccination Australia has one of the world’s most comprehensive national immunisation programs, with over 94% of Australian children aged 5 years fully immunised. Even though the vast majority of children are fully immunised, parents may still have questions about vaccination and want to know more about it. September 24, 2018 By Nikki Walker Announcement, Department of Health, Vaccinations vaccination, department of health, health, immunisation 0 Comment Read More >>
1 July 2018 MBS Changes The Department of Human Health adds 1 July 2018 Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) changes to our health professional education resources. September 21, 2018 By Nikki Walker Announcement, Department of Human Services Medicare, MBS, Benefits Schedule, Department of Human Services 0 Comment Read More >>
Improved Medicare Compliance: Changes to Legislation On 1 July 2018 changes occured to the Health Insurance Act 1973, the Dental Benefits Act 2008 and the National Health Act 1953, through the Health Legislation Amendment (Improved Medicare Compliance and Other Measures) Act 2018 (the Act). September 19, 2018 By Nikki Walker Announcement, Department of Health Dept of Health, Medicare, Compliance Changes, Compliance Legislation, Health Professionals 0 Comment Read More >>