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Supporting Australian veterans through allied health: a guide to DVA-funded care
Allied health professionals play a vital role in veteran care. This guide outlines DVA card types, the allied health treatment cycle, exceptions and billing essentials – introducing allied health providers to practical knowledge that enables delivery of compliant veteran-centred care under Department of Veterans' Affairs arrangements.
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The General Practice in Aged Care Incentive scheme (GPACI) was designed to improve health outcomes for permanent residents of aged care homes. This FastTrack outlines the core requirements, including patient, GP, and practice eligibility, and how to take advantage of the program while maintaining compliance. 30mins each RP and EA available.
Minor procedures are part of a GP’s daily practice, yet MBS items are often not used correctly, risking non-compliance or missed revenue. This FastTrack provides a concise overview of common procedural item numbers in the MBS, including a refresher of key points to support billing compliance. 30mins each RP and EA available.
The National Core Community Palliative Medicines List consists of four medicines selected by expert consensus for symptom relief in end-of-life patients. This FastTrack covers the key principles of palliative medicine prescribing, including anticipatory prescribing, ethical considerations, and how to reduce medication errors. 30mins each RP and EA available.
Tailored health assessments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients may be billed under MBS item number 715. This FastTrack details the eligibility criteria, related services, and additional considerations for First Nations health assessment to support sustainable, culturally-safe care. 30mins each RP and EA CPD available.
Mental health conditions are a leading cause of disease burden for young Australians aged 16-24 years. This FastTrack explores the management of teens and young adults with anxiety or depression, with a focus on non-pharmacological strategies and when medicines may be appropriate. 30min each of RP and EA available.
Effective health care for veterans requires a specific approach that considers service history, past trauma, and an understanding of the challenges of the service-to-civilian transition. Discover how to apply these factors to lifestyle prescribing in the veteran population in this FastTrack. 30mins each of RP and EA CPD available.
Lifestyle medicine prescribing requires a specific approach for veteran patients that incorporates service-informed prescribing principles. This blog discusses the importance of lifestyle prescribing in veteran care while providing practical tips for GPs when formulating an effective management strategy for those who have served.
MyMedicare is now part of routine general practice, with practical implications for billing, continuity of care, and practice systems. This FastTrack clarifies important points regarding eligibility, impacts on the GPCCMP billing, and how to avoid rejected claims. 30mins each RP and EA available.
Genomics is now part of everyday general practice. The PRECISE Genomics in Primary Care hub gives Australian GPs fast, practical tools to recognise genetic red flags, guide testing and support timely referrals.