29 July Independent review of health providers’ access to Medicare card numbers July 29, 2018 By Announcement, Services Australia Medicare 0 This review examined access by Health professionals to Medicare card numbers by using the Health Professional Online Services (HPOS) system or by calling the Department of Human Services. On 10 July 2017, the Australian Government announced an Independent Review of Health Providers’ Access to Medicare Card Numbers (the review). The review examined access by Health professionals to Medicare card numbers by using the Health Professional Online Services (HPOS) system or by calling the Department of Human Services. The review identified options to improve the security of Medicare card numbers within the department’s HPOS system and telephone channel, while continuing to support access to health services without unnecessarily increasing the administrative workload faced by health professionals. The review considered the balance between appropriate access to a patient’s Medicare number for health professionals to confirm Medicare eligibility, with the security of patients’ Medicare card numbers. The department has commenced work on the 14 recommendations contained in the review. They’ve focused on improving the security of access to Medicare card numbers by enhancing their systems and by raising public awareness about the importance of the Medicare card. The department will continue to balance appropriate access for health professionals with the security of patient’s Medicare information. Read more Related Articles New-look DVA health card shows veteran support The familiar Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) health cards, also known as the DVA Gold Card, White Card and Orange Card, are getting a makeover. DVA clients to receive new look Veteran Card for healthcare My Health Record – Australians to decide on a smarter and safer way to share their important healthcare information By the end of 2018, a My Health Record will be created for every Australian, unless they choose not to have one. If people choose not to have a My Health Record, they will be able to opt out of having one created for them during a three-month period, starting on Monday 16 July and ending on October 15 2018 Commonwealth government announces extension of Medicare-subsidised telehealth My Health Record emergency access function Increased use of My Health Record by healthcare providers Comments are closed.