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Medicare compliance changes to legislation

Information on improved Medicare Compliance changes to legislation

Revised Guidelines around the Doctor-Patient Relationship

Revised guidelines on "Sexual Boundaries in the Doctor-Patient Relationship" come into effect yesterday, 12 December 2018.

The guidelines are based on ‘never using your professional relationship to establish or pursue a sexual, exploitative or other inappropriate relationship with anybody under your care. This includes those close to the patient such as their carer, guardian or spouse or the parent of a child patient’.

 

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.

ALERT - Medicare SMS Scam

Changes to Health Professional Online Services (HPOS)

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.

Specific MBS Changes from 1 November

Visit the Department of Human Services website for news of specific MBS changes beginning on 1 November. 

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.

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.