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apply.Commonwealth Budget 2011–12
Treasurer, The Hon. Wayne Swan MP handed down the Commonwealth Budget for 2011–12 on Tuesday 10 May 2011. There are a number of measures included that will impact on the Department of Human Services Portfolio.
A summary of measures that may affect Medicare Australia's health providers are outlined below:
- A better start for children with a disability - Early Intervention
- Aged Care - Residential aged care viability supplement continuation and expansion
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme - New listings
- Provision of Prevenar 13 vaccine on the National Immunisation Program (NIP) for a catchup program
- Diagnostic imaging - reforms
- National Mental Health Reform – Better Access Initiative
- National Mental Health Reform - Health and Wellbeing Check for three year olds
- A better start for children with a disability – Early Intervention
- Primary Care - redirection of the domestic violence referral points project
To find out about all other Human Services Portfolio Budget measures visit the Human Services Portfolio website or call 13 24 68.
Telehealth
Telehealth was introduced on 1 July 2011 and aims to address some of the barriers to accessing medical services for Australians in eligible telehealth areas.
Telehealth provides financial incentives to eligible practitioners and aged care services who enable patients to participate in a video consultations with a specialist, consultant physician or consultant psychiatrist.
Find out more about Telehealth and the incentives you may be eligible for.
Check System Status
The system status pages that are accessible via the links below will assist you to identify whether the relevant systems are currently available at Medicare Australia. Each of the status pages contain a Service Announcements section for important messages and a section on how to interpret the details of the status page.
Online education services—refresh your knowledge online in just a few easy clicks
Medicare Australia’s online education services offer you increased access to nationally consistent learning and support—whether you are a new health professional, or established in your practice.
Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, online education services provide an easy to use and convenient way to refresh your knowledge of Medicare and PBS requirements.
Online education services are updated regularly, so make sure you bookmark our website to check for updates and new content.
For more information, visit online education services as they are already on the Medicare site.
Provider percentile charts
Provider percentile charts show the number of services billed by peer groups for selected MBS items. You can use these charts to compare your billing data with your peers.
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Last updated: 30 January, 2012