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Important Better Access Changes

17/05/2024

Important Better Access Changes

Refer to a Psychologist

Learn what is required for a valid referral to a psychologist under MBS Better Access

14/05/2024

Refer to a Psychologist

Medicare Allied Health Case Conference Item Numbers

Information in relation to case conferencing Medicare items through Better Access, Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plans, Chronic Disease Management Plans, and Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder and Eligible Disability schemes.

22/04/2024

Medicare Allied Health Case Conference Item Numbers

Medicare Changes from 1 November 2023

Medicare changes from 1 November 2023.

1/11/2023

Medicare Changes from 1 November 2023

2023 Medicare Quick Reference Guide

The ultimate Medicare guide for psychologists.

1/11/2023

2023 Medicare Quick Reference Guide

Bulk Billing Telehealth Services

The Department of Health and Aged Care and Services Australia has issued updated guidance on how bulk billed telehealth services can be correctly claimed.

10/10/2023

Bulk Billing Telehealth Services

Medicare Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Eligible Disability Guide

Click through for information regarding what Complex Neurodevelopmental disorders and ‘eligible disabilities’ are, and what is covered by these items.

2/09/2023

Medicare Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Eligible Disability Guide

Client Guide - Medicare Claiming

Medicare

20/04/2023

Client Guide - Medicare Claiming

Medicare Billing Assurance Manual Template

For download and customisation.

24/02/2023

Medicare Billing Assurance Manual Template

Better Access Family and Carer Sessions

New Better Access item numbers will commence on 1 March 2023 to facilitate family and carer participation in treatment under the Better Access initiative.

8/02/2023

Better Access Family and Carer Sessions

Medicare Provider Guide

This is the most recent guide to Medicare mental health services from ASKMBS. This guide may be useful for anyone providing Medicare services, as well as practice managers and referrers.

3/02/2023

Medicare Provider Guide

Better Access Information for 2023

Better Access Information

22/12/2022

Better Access Information for 2023

The Government's Better Access Decision

Contact your local MP.

13/12/2022

The Government's Better Access Decision

Important Better Access News

Changes to Better Access from 2023

12/12/2022

Important Better Access News

The Devastating Cost of Two-Tier

There is no doubt that the two-tier system directly limits access for the most vulnerable in our community.

2/12/2022

The Devastating Cost of Two-Tier

Medicare News - Changes coming in 2023

There are several important Medicare changes happening from 1 March 2023.

27/11/2022

Medicare News - Changes coming in 2023

Medicare News

An update on Group Therapy MBS Changes under the Better Access Initiative, and the Independent Review into Medicare Compliance.

10/11/2022

Medicare News

Medicare Integrity

An update from AAPi Executive Director Tegan Carrison

24/10/2022

Medicare Integrity

Medicare Advocacy Win - Better Access Group Therapy

Our advocacy work has led to AAPi having a seat on the Better Access Evaluation and being involved in the redesign of the program.

5/10/2022

Medicare Advocacy Win - Better Access Group Therapy

Bulk-Billing Education Guide

Download the education guide for health professionals (and practice managers) covering the rules regarding bulk-billing.

24/08/2022

Bulk-Billing Education Guide

Better Access Referrals Information

We received some very welcome communication from the Department of Health today regarding referral requirements for Better Access services.

23/11/2021

Better Access Referrals Information

Medicare Compliance Webinar - record keeping for psychologists

AAPi has teamed up with Dr Margaret Faux, one of Australia's leading experts on Medicare to bring you this not to be missed event.

29/10/2021

Medicare Compliance Webinar - record keeping for psychologists

Changes to Open Arms Policies

Changes to Open Arms policies

13/09/2021

Changes to Open Arms Policies

Victorian Opposition Supports Provisional Psychology Rebate

Victorian Opposition Supports Provisional Psychology Rebate

9/09/2021

Victorian Opposition Supports Provisional Psychology Rebate

The role of psychologists in supporting divorcing families

The role of psychologists in supporting divorcing families

29/08/2021

The role of psychologists in supporting divorcing families

How to Write a Great Referral Feedback Letter

How to Write a Great Referral Feedback Letter

27/08/2021

How to Write a Great Referral Feedback Letter