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PBS Listings 01 February 2026

01 February 2026

Please see important information relating to the new and amended Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme listings implemented on 1 February 2026.

Online PBS _ FAQs _ 01 February 2026

01 February 2026

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) as of 01 February 2026 relating to access and use of the Online PBS Authorities system for your reference.

MBS Quick Guide _ 01 February 2026

01 February 2026

MBS Quick Guide _ 01 February 2026

MBS Quick Guide Telehealth Items _ 01 February 2026

01 February 2026

MBS Quick Guide Telehealth Items _ 01 February 2026

PBS Changes from 01 January 2026

05 January 2026

This information relates to the administration of these listings by Services Australia. For additional information visit the PBS website.

Online PBS Authorities FAQs

05 January 2026

This information relates to the online PBS Authorities Frequently Asked Questions.

MBS Quick Guide _ January 2026

01 January 2026

MBS Quick Guide _ January 2026

MBS Telehealth Quick Guide _ January 2026

01 January 2026

MBS Telehealth Quick Guide _ January 2026

MBS Quick Guide 01 December 2025

01 December 2025

MBS Quick Guide 01 December 2025

MBS Quick Guide Telehealth Items 01 December 2025

01 December 2025

MBS Quick Guide Telehealth Items 01 December 2025

PBS Changes from 01 December 2025

01 December 2025

This information relates to the administration of these listings by Services Australia. For further information on broader PBS changes, please visit the PBS website.

New and amended PBS listings and FAQs (December 2025)

01 December 2025

Please find below information relating to new and amended Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listings implemented on 01 December 2025

MBS Quick Guide 01 November 2025

01 November 2025

MBS Quick Guide 01 November 2025

MBS Quick Guide Telehealth Items 01 November 2025

01 November 2025

MBS Quick Guide Telehealth Items 01 November 2025

MBS Quick Guide_ October 25

01 October 2025

MBS Quick Guide_ October 25

MBS Quick Guide Telehealth and Covid-19_October 25

01 October 2025

MBS Quick Guide Telehealth and Covid-19_October 25

PBS Changes from 01 October 2025

01 October 2025

This information relates to the administration of these listings by Services Australia. For further information on broader PBS changes, please visit the PBS website.

New and amended PBS listings and FAQs (October 2025)

01 October 2025

Please find below information relating to new and amended Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listings implemented on 01 October 2025

MBS Quick Guide Telehealth and Covid-19_September 25

01 September 2025

MBS Quick Guide Telehealth and Covid-19_September 25

MBS Quick Guide_ September 25

01 September 2025

MBS Quick Guide_ September 25

PBS Changes from 01 September 2025

01 September 2025

This information relates to the administration of these listings by Services Australia. For further information on broader PBS changes, please visit the PBS website.

New and amended PBS listings and FAQs (September 2025)

01 September 2025

Please find below information relating to new and amended Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listings implemented on 01 September 2025

PBS_Eligibility requirements for Authority Required prescriptions

04 August 2025

Read the latest Services Australia article below regarding PBS authority required prescriptions

MBS Quick Guide_ August 25

01 August 2025

MBS Quick Guide_ August 25

MBS Quick Guide Telehealth and Covid-19_August 25

01 August 2025

MBS Quick Guide Telehealth and Covid-19_August 25

PBS Changes from 01 August 2025

01 August 2025

This information relates to the administration of these listings by Services Australia. For further information on broader PBS changes, please visit the PBS website.

New and amended PBS listings and FAQs (August 2025)

01 August 2025

Please find below information relating to new and amended Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listings implemented on 01 August 2025

PBS - Providing PBS patient baselines

22 July 2025

Please see the attached important information about providing PBS patient baselines.

MBS Quick Guide_ July 25

01 July 2025

MBS Quick Guide_ July 25

MBS Quick Guide Telehealth and Covid-19_July 25

01 July 2025

MBS Quick Guide Telehealth and Covid-19_July 25

PBS Changes from 01 July 2025

01 July 2025

This information relates to the administration of these listings by Services Australia. For further information on broader PBS changes, please visit the PBS website.

New and amended PBS listings and FAQs (July 2025)

01 July 2025

Please find below information relating to new and amended Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listings implemented on 01 July 2025

PBS and RPBS Authorities – Health Professional Online Service (HPOS) Form Upload

01 July 2025

Important information about submitting a PBS or RPBS authority application via the HPOS Form Upload.

MBS Quick Guide_ June 25

01 June 2025

MBS Quick Guide_ June 25

MBS Quick Guide Telehealth and Covid-19_June 25

01 June 2025

MBS Quick Guide Telehealth and Covid-19_June 25

PBS Changes from 01 June 2025

01 June 2025

This information relates to the administration of these listings by Services Australia. For further information on broader PBS changes, please visit the PBS website.

New and amended PBS listings and FAQs (June 2025)

01 June 2025

Please find below information relating to new and amended Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listings implemented on 01 May 2025

MBS Quick Guide Telehealth and Covid-19_May 25

01 May 2025

MBS Quick Guide Telehealth and Covid-19_May 25

MBS Quick Guide_ May 25

01 May 2025

MBS Quick Guide_ May 25

PBS Changes from 01 May 2025

01 May 2025

This information relates to the administration of these listings by Services Australia. For further information on broader PBS changes, please visit the PBS website.

New and amended PBS listings and FAQs (May 2025)

01 May 2025

Please find below information relating to new and amended Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listings implemented on 01 May 2025

The Australian - AAPM Article

01 May 2025

Election 2025: Medicare bulk-biling model 'smoke and mirrors', says Australian Association of Practice Management

PBS – Recording patient baselines

10 April 2025

Please see the attached important information about recording PBS patient baselines.

MBS Quick Guide_ April 25

01 April 2025

MBS Quick Guide_ April 25

MBS Quick Guide Telehealth and Covid-19_April 25

01 April 2025

MBS Quick Guide Telehealth and Covid-19_April 25

PBS Changes from 01 April 2025

01 April 2025

This information relates to the administration of these listings by Services Australia. For further information on broader PBS changes, please visit the PBS website.

New and amended PBS listings and FAQs (April 2025)

01 April 2025

Please find below information relating to new and amended Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listings implemented on 01 April 2025

New and amended PBS listings and FAQs (April 2025)

01 April 2025

Please find below information relating to new and amended Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listings implemented on 01 April 2025.

Health and Aged Care Budget Information Pack

26 March 2025

Last night the 2025-26 Federal Budget was handed down by the Treasurer, the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP. The overall focus was prioritising the cost of living crisis, healthcare and education. Read the Health and Aged Care budget information pack.

New and amended PBS listings and FAQs (March 2025)

03 March 2025

Please find below information relating to new and amended Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listings implemented on 01 March 2025

PBS Changes from 01 March 2025

03 March 2025

This information relates to the administration of these listings by Services Australia. For further information on broader PBS changes, please visit the PBS website.

MBS Quick Guide_ March 25

03 March 2025

MBS Quick Guide_ March 25

MBS Quick Guide Telehealth and Covid-19_ March 25

03 March 2025

MBS Quick Guide Telehealth and Covid-19_ March 25

PBS Authorities - February 2025

20 February 2025

Please see important information below about requesting a new PBS authority in the Online PBS Authorities system.

MBS Quick Guide_ FEB 25

01 February 2025

MBS Quick Guide_ FEB 25

MBS Quick Guide Telehealth and Covid-19_ FEB 25

01 February 2025

MBS Quick Guide Telehealth and Covid-19_ FEB 25

PBS Changes from 01 February 2025

01 February 2025

This information relates to the administration of these listings by Services Australia. For further information on broader PBS changes, please visit the PBS website.

New and amended PBS listings and FAQs (February 2025)

01 February 2025

Please find below information relating to new and amended Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listings implemented on 01 February 2025.

PBS Changes from 1 August 2024

13 August 2024

This information relates to the administration of these listings by Services Australia. For further information on broader PBS changes, please visit the PBS website.

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MBS Quick Guide _ AUG 24

06 August 2024

MBS Quick Guide _ AUG 24

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MBS Quick Guide Telehealth and Covid-19 _ AUG 24

06 August 2024

MBS Quick Guide Telehealth and Covid-19 _ AUG 24

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Upcoming changes to MBS Chronic Disease Management Arrangements

29 July 2024

On 1 November 2024, we will make major changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items for chronic disease management.

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Digital Veteran Cards in the myGov app

29 July 2024

We are pleased to let you know that DVA clients can now add their digital Veteran Card to the myGov app wallet.

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PBS Authorities - Changes from 01 July 2024

01 July 2024

PBS Authorities - Changes from 01 July 2024

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MBS Quick Guide Telehealth and Covid-19 _ JUL 24

01 July 2024

MBS Quick Guide Telehealth and Covid-19 _ JUL 24

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MBS Quick Guide _ JUL 24

01 July 2024

MBS Quick Guide _ JUL 24

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MBS Card July 2024

Changes to the PBS authority prescription process from 01 July 2024

01 July 2024

Changes to the PBS authority prescription process from 01 July 2024

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Supporting health providers to meet DVA’s requirements

01 July 2024

Health providers play a vital role in delivering care to the veteran community.

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Fair Work Commission hands down minimum wage increase

04 June 2024

The Fair Work Commission has announced its decision following the Annual Wage Review for 2023–2024.

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PBS Authorities – Changes from 01 June 2024

03 June 2024

Services Australia and the Department of Health and Aged Care are working together to increase the number of PBS medicines...

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June 2024 MBS Quick Guides

03 June 2024

June 2024 MBS Quick Guides

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New and amended PBS listings and FAQs (May 2024)

06 May 2024

Please find below information relating to new and amended Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listings implemented on 01 May 2024.

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May 2024 MBS Quick Guides

02 May 2024

May 2024 MBS Quick Guides

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New and amended PBS listings and FAQs (April 2024)

02 April 2024

Please find below information relating to new and amended Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listings implemented on 01 April 2024.

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April 2024 MBS Quick Guides

01 April 2024

April 2024 MBS Quick Guides

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Medical Costs Finder resources for patients

26 March 2024

The Department of Health and Aged Care has launched a national information campaign to encourage Australians to use the Medical Costs Finder when planning for the private specialist care.

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Latest News from the Department of Veteran's Affairs

12 March 2024

The following article has been published in DVA Provider News

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New and amended PBS listings and FAQs (March 2024)

04 March 2024

Please find below information relating to new and amended Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listings implemented on 01 March 2024

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March 2024 MBS Quick Guides

01 March 2024

March 2024 MBS Quick Guides

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New and amended PBS listings and FAQs (February 2024)

01 February 2024

Please find below information relating to new and amended Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listings implemented on 01 February 2024.

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February 2024 MBS Quick Guides

01 February 2024

February 2024 MBS Quick Guides

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New and amended PBS listings and FAQs (January 2024)

16 January 2024

Please find below information relating to new and amended Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listings implemented on 01 January 2024. Frequently

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January 2024 MBS Quick Guides

09 January 2024

January 2024 MBS Quick Guides

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Latest News from the Department of Veteran's Affairs

22 December 2023

The following article has been published in DVA Provider News

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Latest news from Department of Veterans' Affairs

15 December 2023

Latest news from Department of Veterans' Affairs

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New and amended PBS listings and FAQs (December 2023)

05 December 2023

Please find below information relating to new and amended Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listings implemented on 1 December 2023.

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Telehealth and COVID-19 MBS Quick Guide December 2023

01 December 2023

Telehealth and COVID-19 MBS Quick Guide December 2023

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MBS Quick Guide December 2023

01 December 2023

MBS Quick Guide December 2023

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Online PBS Authorities system improvements (December 2023)

24 November 2023

Services Australia is always looking for ways to improve the services and products they offer

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DVA News: Continuous Glucose Monitors for patients with

09 November 2023

DVA News: Continuous Glucose Monitors for patients with

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New and Amended PBS listings and FAQs

07 November 2023

New and Amended PBS listings and FAQs

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Telehealth and COVID-19 MBS Quick Guide November 2023

03 November 2023

Telehealth and COVID-19 MBS Quick Guide November 2023

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MBS Quick Guide November 2023

03 November 2023

MBS Quick Guide November 2023

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PBS Authorities – Changes from 01 November 2023

26 October 2023

Services Australia has been working with the Department of Health and Aged Care to increase the number of PBS items that can be approved in ‘real time’ using the Online PBS Authorities System.

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Important information regarding Open Arms apps

17 October 2023

Important information regarding Open Arms apps

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Telehealth and COVID-19 MBS Quick Guide October 2023

03 October 2023

Telehealth and COVID-19 MBS Quick Guide October 2023

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MBS Quick Guide October 2023

03 October 2023

MBS Quick Guide October 2023

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Changes to MBS items – Assignment of benefit and signature requirement

26 September 2023

Changes to Services Australia’s website page

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Telehealth and COVID-19 MBS Quick Guide _ SEP 23

06 September 2023

Telehealth and COVID-19 MBS Quick Guide _ SEP 23

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September 2023

MBS Quick Guide _ SEP 23

06 September 2023

MBS Quick Guide _ SEP 23

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ATAGI updates (September 2023)

05 September 2023

ATAGI updates (September 2023)

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CommBank Pharmacy Insights

22 August 2023

CommBank Pharmacy Insights 2023

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Report 2023

PBS Balance of Supply

16 August 2023

PBS Balance of Supply

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PBS Balce of supply

Connect to the National Prescription Delivery Service

15 August 2023

Connect to the National Prescription Delivery Service

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Online PBS Authorities system improvements

03 August 2023

Services Australia is always looking for ways to improve the services and products that they offer

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MBS Quick Guide _ AUG 23

01 August 2023

MBS Quick Guide _ AUG 23

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Telehealth and COVID-19 MBS Quick Guide _ AUG 23

01 August 2023

Telehealth and COVID-19 MBS Quick Guide _ AUG 23

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National Cervical Screening Program Update

01 August 2023

National Cervical Screening Program Update

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Program Update

Connecting to the national Prescription Delivery Service

18 July 2023

Connecting to the national Prescription Delivery Service

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NDS fact sheet

PBS changes from 01 July 2023

04 July 2023

PBS changes from 01 July 2023

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PBS July 2023

Telehealth and COVID-19 MBS Quick Guide _ JUL 23

01 July 2023

Telehealth and COVID-19 MBS Quick Guide _ JUL 23

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July 2023

MBS Quick Guide _ JUL 23

01 July 2023

MBS Quick Guide _ JUL 23

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July 2023

Primary Care Vaccine Rollout _ Provider Bulletin 26JUN23

26 June 2023

Primary Care Vaccine Rollout _ Provider Bulletin 26JUN23

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June 2023

Telehealth and COVID-19 MBS Quick Guide _ JUNE 23

06 June 2023

Telehealth and COVID-19 MBS Quick Guide _ JUNE 23

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June 2023

MBS Quick Guide _ JUNE 23

06 June 2023

MBS Quick Guide _ JUNE 23

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MBS June 2023

PBS Changes from 01 June 2023

06 June 2023

PBS Changes from 01 June 2023

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PBS May 2023

Support for routine childhood immunisation

07 May 2023

Support for routine childhood immunisation

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CMO Letter

MBS Quick Guide _ MAY23

01 May 2023

MBS Quick Guide _ MAY23

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May 2023

MBS COVID-19 and Telehealth Guide _ April 2023

03 April 2023

MBS COVID-19 and Telehealth Guide _ April 2023

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April 2023

MBS Quick Guide _ April 2023

03 April 2023

MBS Quick Guide _ April 2023

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April 2023

MBS COVID-19 and Telehealth Guide _ March 2023

06 March 2023

MBS COVID-19 and Telehealth Guide _ March 2023

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March 2023

MBS Quick Guide _ March 2023

06 March 2023

MBS Quick Guide _ March 2023

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March 2023

Enhancements to the AIR functionality of Influenza Vaccines

14 February 2023

Enhancements to the AIR functionality of Influenza Vaccines

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MBS COVID-19 and Telehealth Quick Guide_February 23

01 February 2023

MBS COVID-19 and Telehealth Quick Guide_February 23

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February 2023

MBS Quick Guide _ February 2023

01 February 2023

MBS Quick Guide _ February 2023

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February 2023

MBS Quick Guide COVID _ January 23

13 January 2023

MBS Quick Guide COVID _ January 23

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January 2023

MBS Quick Guide _ January 23

13 January 2023

MBS Quick Guide _ January 23

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January 2023

MBS Item Number COVID-19 and Telehealth _ DEC 22

03 December 2022

MBS Item Number COVID-19 and Telehealth _ DEC 22

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December 2022

MBS Item Numbers_DEC 22

03 December 2022

MBS Item Numbers_DEC 22

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December 2022

COVID-19 and Telehealth MBS Quick Guide _ October 22

04 October 2022

COVID-19 and Telehealth MBS Quick Guide _ October 22

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October 2022

MBS Quick Guide _ October 22

04 October 2022

Introducing the October 22 edition of your essential MBS Quick Guide – your compact companion for all the latest updates and insights in the bustling world of the Marina Bay Sands experience. Get ready to dive into a curated selection of tips, must-sees, and insider knowledge designed to enhance your visit or satiate your curiosity.

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October 2022

COVID-19 and Telehealth MBS Quick Guide _ September 22

06 September 2022

COVID-19 and Telehealth MBS Quick Guide _ September 22

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September 2022

MBS Quick Guide _ September 22

06 September 2022

MBS Quick Guide _ September 22

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September 2022

PBS Authorities – Changes to digital access September 2022

21 August 2022

PBS Authorities – Changes to digital access September 2022

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September 2022

MBS Quick Guide to COVID-19 Item Numbers _ August 2022

08 August 2022

MBS Quick Guide to COVID-19 Item Numbers _ August 2022

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August 2022

MBS Quick Guide _ August 2022

08 August 2022

MBS Quick Guide _ August 2022

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August 2022

DVA GP Quick Guides

01 August 2022

DVA GP Quick Guides reminds you to ask your patient if they’ve served

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Medicare cannot be strengthened without Practice Management

28 July 2022

The Australian Association of Practice Management (AAPM) has condemned the exclusion of Practice Management representation on the Government’s Strengthening Medicare Taskforce.

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July Taskforce

MBS Quick Guide to COVID-19 Item Numbers _ July 2022

01 July 2022

MBS Quick Guide to COVID-19 Item Numbers _ July 2022

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July 2022

MBS Quick Guide _ July 2022

01 July 2022

MBS Quick Guide _ July 2022

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July 2022

MBS Quick Guide to COVID-19 Item Numbers _ June2022

14 June 2022

MBS Quick Guide to COVID-19 Item Numbers _ June2022

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June 2022

MBS Quick Guide _ June 2022

14 June 2022

MBS Quick Guide _ June 2022

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June 2022

AAPM Welcomes Mark Butler as Minister for Health

10 June 2022

The Australian Association of Practice Management (AAPM) congratulates Mark Butler on his appointment as Minister for Health and Aged Care and reiterates the need for Practice Managers to be recognised as a distinct stakeholder group.

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Free Flu Vaccinations require engagement with Practice Managers

26 May 2022

The Australian Association of Practice Management (AAPM) has reiterated the need for Government to engage Practice Managers in the provision and deployment of free flu vaccinations.

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MBS Quick Guide _ May 2022

03 May 2022

MBS Quick Guide _ May 2022

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May 2022

MBS Quick Guide to COVID-19 Item Numbers _ May 2022

03 May 2022

MBS Quick Guide to COVID-19 Item Numbers _ May 2022

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May 2022

AAPM 2022 Election Statement

19 April 2022

AAPM is calling on all political parties and candidates to recognise Practice Managers as the critical nexus between health policy, clinicians and consumers. The election statement forms part of the AAPM’s advocacy efforts to represent Practice Managers and the healthcare sector.

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MBS Quick Guide _ April 2022

05 April 2022

MBS Quick Guide _ April 2022

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April 2022

Health Budget Success Dependent on Leveraging Practice Managers

30 March 2022

The Australian Association of Practice Management (AAPM) welcomes the 2022-23 Federal Budget, but stresses that its success is dependent on Practice Managers as a key conduit within the healthcare sector.

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2022 National Immunisation Program influenza program update

28 March 2022

2022 National Immunisation Program influenza program update

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MBS Quick Guide to COVID-19 and Telehealth Item Numbers _ March

07 March 2022

MBS Quick Guide to COVID-19 and Telehealth Item Numbers _ March

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March 2022

MBS Quick Guide _ March 2022

07 March 2022

MBS Quick Guide _ March 2022

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March 2022

Early advice on 2022 National Immunisation Program Seasonal Influenza Vaccination

28 February 2022

Early advice on 2022 National Immunisation Program Seasonal Influenza Vaccination

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MBS Quick Guide to COVID-19 and Telehealth Item Numbers _ February 2022

03 February 2022

MBS Quick Guide to COVID-19 and Telehealth Item Numbers _ February 2022

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February 2022

MBS Quick Guide to COVID-19 Item Numbers _ January 2022

11 January 2022

MBS Quick Guide to COVID-19 Item Numbers _ January 2022

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January 2022

Services Australia _ Health and Aged Care Quarterly Software Developer Update

10 January 2022

Services Australia _ Health and Aged Care Quarterly Software Developer Update

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