Medicare integrity ‘more than just compliance’ A bill giving extra powers to the PSR passed Parliament this week, but medical professionals are calling for renewed focus on the bigger picture.
DoH releases 30/20 rule fact sheet The new telehealth compliance measure came into effect on 1 October, despite calls to delay its implementation.
How concerned should GPs be about proposed PSR changes? A new bill aimed at expanding some of the regulator’s powers is once again before the Senate, with a focus on bridging gaps that have developed with the emergence of more corporate practices.
In Practice: Telehealth exemption clarity Exemptions to the existing relationship requirement apply to all designated natural disaster areas, the Department of Health has confirmed.
‘Significant concerns’: PSR the latest to question pharmacy prescribing pilot A lack of independent oversight and the bypassing of Commonwealth legislation have been highlighted as threats to patient safety.
In Practice: Upskilling and networking opportunities A bumper edition of In Practice features new tips on named referrals, information on upcoming webinars, and much more.
New ‘targeted awareness’ approach for Medicare compliance The Department of Health has begun a new education campaign aimed ‘at the lowest levels’ of non-compliance to Medicare claims.
PSR receives $9M from practitioners in final quarter of 2020 The Professional Services Review has also published a Statement of Intent outlining its ‘vision’ and values.