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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.

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.

Many GPs may not see veterans frequently. This FastTrack provides a summary of key steps that can make veteran care efficient, rewarding and well-integrated into routine practice, including links to additional resources. 30mins each of RP and EA are available.

From the 1st Nov 2025, updates to the MBS affect all GPs providing services related to long-acting reversible contraceptives. This FastTrack will get you up to date on which items attracted an increased rebate, the new item number, and how to avoid common compliance pitfalls. 30mins each of RP and EA CPD available with the quiz.

GPs are often faced with the presentation of a red, sticky eye. Even without a slit lamp, there are key points in your clinical assessment that can help to differentiate the causes of conjunctivitis and guide the appropriate management. Read the fact sheet then claim 30mins each of RP and EA CPD with the quiz.

Co-billing and split billing are often a source of confusion for many GPs. This FastTrack clearly defines these two methods of billing, including examples, explanations of when it is and isn’t appropriate to co- or split bill, and common compliance pitfalls. 30 mins each RP and EA available with the quiz.

The Coordinated Veterans’ Care (CVC) Program is a DVA initiative that allows GPs to provide structured, proactive care in the community for eligible veterans and war widows. This FastTrack provides a guide to billing the CVC program, and outlines a strategy for its practice-wide integration.

Achilles tendinopathy is a common cause of posterior heel pain and functional impairment. GPs are well-placed to coordinate care for these patients. This FastTrack fact sheet provides a concise summary of diagnosis and non-surgical management, including when to refer. Earn 30mins each RP and EA CPD with the quiz.

Over 3% of GP consultations in Australia involve skin lesions, yet many practices are billing these procedures incorrectly, putting themselves at risk of noncompliance or missing out on legitimate remuneration. This Business skills FastTrack explains the MBS item numbers pertaining to skin lesions for GPs, including eligibility criteria and practical tips.