31 Oct 2024
Indigenous Medical Scholarship applications now open
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students can begin applying for the 2025 scholarship.
31 Oct 2024
Mental health patients wait up to a day in EDs, new report finds
Patients with mental health conditions are spending seven hours on average in emergency departments – the longest on record – the AMA’s public hospital report card finds.
31 Oct 2024
Covid-19 report recommendations and renewed focus on CDC welcomed
This week we welcomed recommendations from the Covid-19 Response Inquiry Report and a renewed focus on getting Australia’s CDC up and running.
31 Oct 2024
In Practice: RACGP seeking new dermatology Chair
Nominations are open for a new Specific Interests Dermatology Chair, for RACGP Fellows or members registered with AHPRA as specialist GPs.
31 Oct 2024
Hearing Services Program provider notice – Reminder for 1 January 2022
The Schedule of Service Items and Fees outlines the requirements related to services. The remaining COVID-19 special arrangements cease permanently from 1 January 2022. Non-compliant claims for services will be required to be reimbursed to the Commonwealth.
31 Oct 2024
Hearing Services Program provider notice 2022-01 – Advertising and marketing
Familiarise yourself with program legislation and contractual obligations before publishing any promotional material. Review any existing advertising and marketing materials to ensure it is compliant with program requirements. Contact the program if you are unsure.
31 Oct 2024
Hearing Services Program provider notice 2022-02 – Service requirements in 2022
Providers must comply with all program requirements, including the schedule of services items and fees. Providers must comply with mandatory state and territory Public Health Orders.
31 Oct 2024
Hearing Services Program provider notice 2022-03 – Temporary change to service requirements
The Schedule of Service Items and Fees (No. 1) 2022 is now available. Verbal maintenance agreements can be provided. The change to service requirements comes into effect 21 February 2022.
31 Oct 2024
Hearing Services Program provider notice 2022-04 – Response to the current flood emergency
The program is monitoring flood affected areas and will work with service providers to ensure continuity of service should sites be affected. Service providers can contact the program on 1800 500 726 should they be affected by flooding.