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Business Skills: LARC in the MBS
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.
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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.
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.
MBS item 23 is one of the most commonly used item numbers in general practice - but also features frequently in Medicare compliance issues. Clear up your confusion with this FastTrack fact sheet, including a breakdown of its key features and common compliance pitfalls. Earn 30mins RP and 30mins EA CPD with completion of the quiz.
Explore telehealth billing nuances, differentiating telephone consultations from broader telehealth under Australian legislation. In the dynamic digital healthcare landscape, General Practitioners must master compliance details for optimal patient care.
Explore the evolution of telehealth in Australia, from its rapid expansion to the recent permanence of telehealth items. Dr. Stephen Barnett and Loryn Einstein guide GPs through billing complexities, emphasising compliance and the need for ongoing education in this ever-changing landscape.