DoH clarifies that expanded 80/20 rule now in place The RACGP has received confirmation that the 80/20 rule was extended to telehealth services on 1 July, despite having previously understood that it would be deferred until October.
Updated calculator provides ‘virtual billing scenario’ The college’s new billing tool is designed to help GPs simulate their annual income to help them meet lifestyle and career goals.
GPs say systemic Medicare issues impact provision of mental health care The MBS structure suggests that GP time spent on mental health is worth less than other areas of medicine, a comprehensive new survey indicates.
‘Miserly’ MBS indexation criticised An increase of 1.6% on most general medical service items has been called insufficient by the RACGP President.
Government announces last-minute delay of new telehealth rules Implementation of the proposed 30/20 and extended 80/20 restrictions have been deferred for at least the next three months.
Upcoming MBS changes GPs need to know A number of updates will be implemented from 1 July, while Medicare support for longer phone consultations will not be extended.
Fact sheet clarifies billing rights when using interpreters GPs and patients can access longer attendance items should the use of translation services require an extended consultation.
Health Secretary urged to delay telehealth rule changes Proposed changes to MBS claiming rules should be further deferred, the RACGP has said in a letter to Professor Brendan Murphy.
GPs needed to inform nurse practitioner arrangements A review is underway to shape best practice collaborative care arrangements and clearly define the embedded roles, and the college wants member input.
Pathology requests under the microscope More than 5000 GPs are about to receive a letter from the Department of Health about their pathology requests.