HPOS access changes from DHS From 1 December 2018, delegations in HPOS will automatically expire after a 12-month period. After the 12-month period, providers will need to renew their delegates’ access or the delegate will need to request delegate access. December 11, 2018 By Neil Street Announcement, Department of Human Services HPOS access changes 0 Comment Read More >>
ALERT - Medicare SMS Scam Be sure to inform all staff and patients about this scam activity and NOT to open any link that requests personal details. November 29, 2018 By Nikki Walker Announcement, Department of Human Services Medicare, Medicare Scam, Department of Human Services, Fraud, Hoax 0 Comment Read More >>
Changes to Health Professional Online Services (HPOS) 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. November 28, 2018 By Nikki Walker Announcement, Department of Human Services Dept Human Services, Medicare, Health, HPOS 0 Comment Read More >>
Australia ahead in personal control of electronic health records An international comparison review of digital health record systems shows My Health Record consumers in Australia have more ability to personally control their digital health information than in similar countries worldwide. November 1, 2018 By Jasmine Harvey Announcement, Digital Health Agency, Research My Health Record, Report 0 Comment Read More >>
Specific MBS Changes from 1 November Visit the Department of Human Services website for news of specific MBS changes beginning on 1 November. October 26, 2018 By Jasmine Harvey Announcement, Department of Human Services 0 Comment Read More >>
New blood clot standard designed to prevent deaths With 10% of all Australian hospital deaths caused by largely preventable blood clots, a new standard of care has been launched to reduce the risks for patients. October 26, 2018 By Jasmine Harvey Announcement Venous Thromboembolism, Prevention 0 Comment Read More >>
Periodontal disease bacteria may kickstart Alzheimer’s Long-term exposure to periodontal disease bacteria causes inflammation and degeneration of brain neurons in mice that is similar to the effects of Alzheimer’s disease in humans, US researchers have found. October 24, 2018 By Jasmine Harvey Dental Health aging, alzheimers 0 Comment Read More >>
Coalition says new autism guidelines won't affect NDIS access New national guidelines for diagnosing autism announced by the federal government on Tuesday will have no impact on those with autism previously deemed eligible for funding under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the minister for social services, Paul Fletcher, has said. October 23, 2018 By Jasmine Harvey Announcement NDIS, autism diagnosis 0 Comment Read More >>
National Diabetic Eye Screening Program Launched Hundreds of thousands of Australians with diabetes are set to receive improved eyecare, following the launch of the national Keep Sight program on Monday. October 22, 2018 By Jasmine Harvey Announcement ophthalmology , diabetes 0 Comment Read More >>
Nominations are Open for APNA Nurse Awards Nominations for the 2019 APNA Nurse Awards are currently open, in two categories: APNA Recently Graduated Nurse of the Year and the APNA Nurse of the Year. Anyone can nominate a nurse for the APNA Nurse Awards. This may include a manager, co-worker, patient, friend, etc. Self-nominations will also be accepted. October 19, 2018 By Jasmine Harvey Nursing nursing, recognition 0 Comment Read More >>