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 Announcement, Services Australia 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 Announcement, Services Australia Dept Human Services, Medicare, Health, HPOS 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 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 Announcement, Services Australia, 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 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 Announcement, Services Australia 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 Announcement, Department of Health Dept of Health, Medicare, Compliance Changes, Compliance Legislation, Health Professionals 0 Comment Read More >>
GP incentives increased to enrol DVA clients The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has increased incentive payments for General Practitioners (GPs) to enrol eligible patients in the Coordinated Veterans’ Care (CVC) program. The benefits of enrolling your patients, including reduced hospital admissions, were recently highlighted in an in-depth evaluation of the program. GP clinics receive an initial incentive payment to enrol eligible DVA clients, then quarterly care payments thereafter. The new DVA fee schedule for CVC claims, including an increase in payments, came into effect on 1 July 2018. September 14, 2018 By Department of Veterans Affairs dva 0 Comment Read More >>