6 January MBS Review Taskforce - Wound Management Working Group recommendations January 6, 2021 By Announcement, Communication, Department of Health, MBS 0 The MBS Review Taskforce (the Taskforce) has released recommendations in response to the report of the Wound Management Working Group, stating that the recommendations are intended to encourage best practice, improve patient care and safety, and ensure that MBS services provide value for the patient and the healthcare system. Members can access the recommendations from the Department of Health website at: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/taskforce-findings-wound-management Related Articles MBS Review Taskforce - Draft Report from the Wound Management Working Group AAPM welcomes the recommendations in the draft report from the Wound Management Working Group of the MBS Review Taskforce to remove bulk-billing restrictions on wound care consumables. Medicare benefits schedule review taskforce - seeking feedback on the draft reports from Primary Care reference groups The MBS Review Taskforce is undertaking a program of work to consider how the more than 5,700 items on the MBS can be aligned with contemporary clinical evidence and practice in order to improve health outcomes for patients and is now seeking feedback and comments from key stakeholders in the primary care sectors to review the report. Upcoming changes to MBS Chronic Disease Management Arrangements Medicare cannot be strengthened without Practice Management The Australian Association of Practice Management (AAPM) has condemned the exclusion of Practice Management representation on the Government’s Strengthening Medicare Taskforce. Independent review of health providers’ access to Medicare card numbers 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. Call for Submissions: ATO review of effective life of assets used in general practice As part of an industry-wide review of the assets used in offering general practice medical services, the ATO has released a draft proposal for updating the Commissioner of Taxation’s schedule for effective asset life determinations. Comments are closed.