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First major change to MBS Chronic Disease Management items since 2005

The Department of Health and Aged Care has announced major changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items for chronic disease management from 1 November 2024. The changes recommended by...


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Signing up your residential aged care patients to MyMedicare

If your practice is planning to participate in the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive, you may be considering the practicalities of how to sign up your patients living in an aged care home for...


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Free Healthdirect marketing resources available for Practices and Pharmacies

Healthdirect Australia offers a range of free resources designed to support healthcare professionals and empower patients in managing their health effectively.


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GP Bulk Billing and MyMedicare on the rise

Data in this week shows that general practice bulk billing, along with MyMedicare participation for practices and Australians are on the rise. General Practice bulk billing rates have increased...


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New Yellow Envelope Now Available to Order

The Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) has released the 2nd edition of the Yellow Envelope, an initiative designed to ensure seamless and safe transfer for aged care residents moving in...


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The Wholesome Collective hosts cooking and nutrition classes for flood-affected communities

This month, The Wholesome Collective ran a series of cooking and nutrition classes in the towns of Forbes, Parkes, Wellington, Canowindra, Eugowra, and Molong. Funded by the WNSW PHN Community...


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Streamline Your Health Care Information Management with Provider Connect Australia™ – Webinar Information Session Invitation

In the dynamic landscape of the health care industry, communicating with multiple business partners about the changes of your health organisation’s details can be an administrative burden....


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Virtual Care Grants for Aged Care Homes

WNSW PHN delivered a second and final round of the $10K Telehealth Support Grant for Residential Aged Care Homes (RACH's) in late 2023 to facilities who hadn’t participated in first round grants ....


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