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In Practice: Updates to bulk-billing practice signage
Ahead of 1 November bulk billing changes, the Government has released new signage requirements for practices participating in the program.
From 1 November, practices participating in the bulk-billing incentives program must display ‘Bulk-billing practice’ signage onsite to be eligible for the incentive payment.
This week’s In Practice also includes details on an upcoming information session on GP Chronic Condition Management Plans, an extension for the transitional arrangement for Electronic National Residential Medication Charts, and an occupational medicine conference.
Bulk-billing incentives program practice signage
Practices participating in the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (DoHDA) Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) which starts 1 November must register as a fully bulk-billing practice in Healthdirect and display Medicare ‘Bulk-billing practice’ signage onsite to be eligible for the BBPIP incentive payment.
Signage materials include:
- ‘Medicare Bulk Billing Practice’ large decal
- ‘Medicare Bulk Billing Practice’ small decal
- ‘We Bulk Bill Every Eligible Patient’ A3 poster
- ‘We are a Medicare Bulk Billing Practice’ A3 poster.
From 1 November, practices can request signage
via DoHDA’s webpage, and signage packages can also be requested via the
BBPIP Expression of Interest form prior to 1 November.
Chronic condition management update
Webinar: Thursday 16 October, 7.30–8.30 pm (AEDT)
Register online
The RACGP is hosting a panel with representatives from the DoHDA and the Australian Association of Practice Management on the new GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP). Attendees will understand how to avoid common pitfalls and implement practical solutions, including:
- how to set up MyMedicare correctly for the new GPCCMP items
- how to avoid common causes of claim rejection and what to do if a claim is rejected
- what transition and exception arrangements apply and how they affect practices
- where to access reliable guidance and support.
For more information visit the RACGP chronic condition management
summary page.
Extension to Electronic National Residential Medication Charts compliance
The DoHDA has released an update regarding the transition to electronic prescribing capability for Electronic National Residential Medication Charts (eNRMC) in residential aged care.
The majority of eNRMC vendors have now achieved electronic prescribing conformance and are actively upgrading their clients’ systems ahead of the end of the transitional arrangement on 1 March 2026. The DoHDA is working with vendors who have not yet met these requirements to ensure patients continue to have timely access to medications, and the Australian Digital Health Agency continues to work with vendors towards achieving conformance.
Removal of systems that have not achieved electronic prescribing conformance from the Transitional Conformance Register is being delayed until 21 October to ensure clinical safety is not impacted. This additional three-week extension aims to support a safe transition, ensuring clinical safety, continuity of care, and access to medicines for residents. The extension applies to aged care services using vendors listed on the transitional register who have not yet achieved electronic prescribing conformance. This will allow health professionals time to prepare new medication charts and orders that will remain valid PBS prescriptions for the duration of the chart. Any chart orders added after 21 October must be supported by a separate PBS prescription/paper NRMC. There will be no further extensions after this date.
The DoHDA has updated its
full suite of resources and information with the revised date of 21 October 2025.
ANZSOM annual conference
The Australian and New Zealand Society of Occupational Medicine (ANZSOM) Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM2025) is for health professionals working in occupational medicine, including GPs, nurses and allied health professionals.
This year’s theme, ‘Workplaces in transition: The future for occupational health’, explores evolving workplace practices, industry trends, and innovative solutions. The three-day event features international and national speakers, as well as site visits, workshops and a social program.
Key topics include:
- psychosocial hazards – from prevention to work injury management
- innovating occupational health – leveraging emerging technologies
- workplace frontiers – occupational health and safety in emerging industries
- mental health and the workplace
- occupational lung disease
- learnings from COVID about managing workplaces
- clinical aspects of safety-critical work.
ASM2025 is a hybrid in-person or virtual event, running from 19–22 October in Melbourne. More information and registrations are available on the
ASM2025 website.
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