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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 MyMedicare.
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.
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 nationally by 3.4% over the last 7 months since triple bulk billing changes came into effect on 1 November 2023. This amounts to two million additional bulk billed visits for Australians.
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 and out of hospitals.