New tool to help GPs with ‘complex’ MBS billing The RACGP resource aims to guide GPs on MBS bulk-billing incentives and their tie-in with MyMedicare.
In Practice: End of the CPD year Members should aim to complete their 2023 CPD requirements by 31 December and can check their progress via myCPD.
In Practice: General practice incentives survey GPs are being asked to contribute to a new review focused on the effectiveness and impact of the existing incentives program.
In Practice: Demystifying Medicare The RACGP has prepared responses to a broad range of questions around the MBS, which members can access via the college website.
Call for GPs to inform key submission An upcoming review brings opportunity to influence healthcare reform and the future of primary care – and the RACGP wants member input.
In Practice: PSR Bill passes Supported by the RACGP, the new legislation makes key amendments to clarify and improve administration of the scheme.
Changes to the MBS from 1 November The penultimate month of 2023 will usher in a suite of changes, including indexation, bulk-billing incentives, and Level E item updates.
Is the number of GP consultations going down? The use of MBS item 23 has fallen significantly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, but telehealth is likely to have had an impact.
Could incentives boost vaccine uptake in Australia? Experts say yes, but different approaches are required for different groups.
Rural bulk-billing eligibility set to change Medicare billing incentives will change for GPs outside the major cities, as the DoH modifies the way it classifies rural and remote areas.