“The aims of the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce cannot be achieved without the involvement of Practice Managers who embed policy change within health care practices”, Miranda Grace, AAPM CEO stated. “It is utterly bewildering that Minister Butler has not recognised the importance of Practice Managers in the composition of the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce”.

Practice Managers are the nexus between consumers, clinicians and policy, responsible for delivering change within health care practices, by overseeing change management, and supporting processes. 

“The exclusion of Practice Managers shows that Minister Butler has a complete lack of understanding in how practices operate. The Government must view Practice Managers as a distinct stakeholder group that require representation on the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce” Ms Grace concluded.

About the Australian Association of Practice Management (AAPM):
The Australian Association of Practice Management is the peak professional body for Practice Management in all health care practices. Visit www.aapm.org.au. 

All media enquiries:  Alex Makin, AAPM Corporate Affai“The Albanese Government’s commitment to universal, prompt and world class medical care is welcomed, but will require engagement with Practice Managers as a distinct stakeholder group to succeed”, Miranda Grace, AAPM CEO stated. “Practice Managers are the nexus between policy, clinicians and health consumers and are integral to the successful implementation of voluntary patient registration and models of collaborative care”.

The Albanese Government has committed to the delivery of the 10 Year Primary Health Care Plan, grants to support upskilling of staff, as well as the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce.

The 2022 AAPM election statement requested funding to support workforce planning skills development and ongoing recognition of AAPM as a peak health organisation.

“There is definite alignment between AAPM’s priorities, including workforce planning and support for upskilling and Government policies. We reinforce that the while the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce is a welcomed, it is vital Practice Managers are represented as a distinct stakeholder group. We look forward to working with Minister Butler to advance universal, prompt and world class medical care.”, Ms Grace concluded.

About the Australian Association of Practice Management (AAPM):

The Australian Association of Practice Management is the peak professional body for Practice Management in all health care practices. For details visit www.aapm.org.au.

All media enquiries: Alex Makin, AAPM Corporate Affairs Manager on (03) 9329 7878  or amakin@aapm.org.au
rs Manager on (03) 9329 7878 or amakin@aapm.org.au