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. December 16, 2019 By Announcement, Services Australia 0 Comment Read More >>
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. December 12, 2019 By Danielle Cranefield Announcement, Department of Health 0 Comment Read More >>
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 . December 9, 2019 By Danielle Cranefield Announcement, Digital Health Agency 0 Comment Read More >>
Want to know more about the MBS Mental Health Services? The Department of Human Services has a NEW eLearning module for eligible medical practitioners that support patients with mental health services. December 2, 2019 By Danielle Cranefield Announcement, Services Australia 0 Comment Read More >>
My Health Record Implementation System Audit The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has released an audit report regarding the implementation of the My Health Record system. November 27, 2019 By Announcement, Digital Health, Digital Health Agency 0 Comment Read More >>
New program upskills allied health professionals for regional work A two-year education program will create incentives for allied health professionals to work in regional areas and better equip them with the skills they need for rural practice. November 22, 2019 By Announcement, Department of Health, Rural Health 0 Comment Read More >>
Critical Roadmap to equip Australian health workers for global digital transformation The Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency), in collaboration with the Digital Health CRC, hosted the National Digital Health Workforce and Education Summit. November 21, 2019 By Danielle Cranefield Announcement, Digital Health, Digital Health Agency 0 Comment Read More >>
Advice re fraudulent request for removal of National Immunisation Program posters from general practices The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has strict processes in place for regulating site visits and authorised officers from the TGA will present photographic identification cards on entering the site. November 11, 2019 By Danielle Cranefield Announcement, Department of Health 0 Comment Read More >>
The Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights - Consultation Open Consultation is open for the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights, second edition. November 11, 2019 By Danielle Cranefield Announcement, Australian Commission on Safety and Quality 0 Comment Read More >>
National Cancer Screening Register to commence supporting the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program From 18 November 2019, the National Cancer Screening Register (the National Register) will begin supporting the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP). November 7, 2019 By Danielle Cranefield Announcement, Department of Health 0 Comment Read More >>