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Request for Revalidated Service proposed changes - Mar 2024
This form is to be completed if you wish to complete a request for a Revalidated Service for a client with the Australian Government Hearing Services Program. Supporting Evidence is now required to be submitted with your request. Below is a checklist of documents you may be required to support your request.You will be asked to submit these documents as a combined PDF document or zipped file at Part 4 of the request form. Audiograms (previous) ... MoreClosed 1 July 2024 -
Feedback Survey on - Addressing Critical Psychology Shortages - Postgraduate Psychology Incentive Grant Program
The Addressing Critical Psychology Shortages - Postgraduate Psychology Incentive Program aims to support higher education providers who have created additional postgraduate psychology places in courses which lead to general registration and can lead to relevant areas of practice endorsement. MoreOpened 1 July 2024 -
Hearing Services Program - Provider Information Session Feedback
The program provides information sessions to contracted service providers and industry groups. We welcome feedback to help improve these sessions. MoreClosed 30 June 2024 -
Victorian RAS Workforce Survey
The Department of Health and Aged Care (Department) has developed this survey to allow Regional Assessment Service (RAS) assessors to identify whether they would like to continue working as RAS assessors if their current employing organisation exits the market. Participation in this survey is voluntary, and completion of the survey does not guarantee any ongoing work or employment. There are no consequences for you if you choose not to participate in this survey. MoreClosed 30 June 2024 -
Consultation Paper - Improving the Overseas Student Health Cover Program - May 2024
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is health insurance specifically for overseas students and their dependents whilst they are in Australia. It includes coverage for medical and hospital care, ambulance services, and some pharmaceutical items. The Department of Health administers the Deed for the Provision of Overseas Student Health Cover . The Deed sets out the conditions in which registered Australian private health insurers signed to the Deed must comply with to offer OSHC... MoreClosed 24 June 2024 -
Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Review Advisory Committee: Open Consultation - Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician access to Group A4 MBS items
This review seeks input from consumers, medical practitioners, and allied health professionals on the following questions: A. Would a reclassification of Sports and Exercise Medicine Physicians (SEMPs) as consultant physicians with access to Group A4 MBS items: (i) benefit patients and if so, how? (ii) present any risks or unintended consequences? B. W ould it be appropriate... MoreOpened 24 June 2024 -
Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner consultation
Have your say about culturally safe aged care for older First Nations people and the role of the permanent Commissioner. The Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner Ms Andrea Kelly wants to hear from older First Nations people, families, communities and stakeholders about: the changes needed to support culturally safe, trauma aware and healing informed access to the aged care system for older First Nations people, carers, families and communities the statutory... MoreClosed 21 June 2024 -
Public Consultation of the Discussion Paper Towards the National Immunisation Strategy 2025-30
The Department of Health and Aged Care is undertaking an open public consultation on a new National Immunisation Strategy for 2025-2030 (the Strategy). The public consultation is based on the document - Towards a National Immunisation Strategy 2025-2030 – which proposes a vision, mission, priority areas, and opportunities for action for the next Strategy. Through an online survey, we are interested in your views and responses to the ideas put forward in the... MoreClosed 19 June 2024 -
Prescribed List Reforms - Consultation Paper 8a - Gifts, benefits and discounts reporting requirements
In July-August 2023, the department consulted on several proposed measures related to compliance, assurance, and information sharing as part of the reforms to the Prescribed List. Among the measures, was the requirement for hospitals to report any non-financial gifts or benefits received, such as a device or product listed on the Prescribed List (PL). Stakeholders raised concerns and questions around the proposed measure. As a result, we are undertaking additional consultation... MoreClosed 13 June 2024 -
Prescribed List Reforms - Consultation Paper 8b - Alignment of amount charged for supply of a device with corresponding PL benefit
In July-August 2023, the department consulted on several proposed measures related to compliance, assurance, and information sharing as part of the reforms to the Prescribed List ( Consultation Paper 7 ). Among the measures, was the proposal to align the amount charged for the supply of a medical device or human tissue product with the corresponding PL benefit. Stakeholders raised concerns and questions around the proposed measure. As a result, we are undertaking additional consultation... MoreClosed 13 June 2024 -
Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Review Advisory Committee Draft Report for Open Consultation: Post-implementation review of changes to electrocardiogram (ECG) MBS items
The Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) is a list of health professional services (items) that the Australian Government subsidises. MBS items provide patient benefits for a wide range of health services including consultations, diagnostic tests, therapy, and operations. When changes are made to MBS items, a review is undertaken approximately 24 months after to analyse and examine the performance of the changes. This is called a post-implementation review. Post-implementation reviews... MoreOpened 13 June 2024 -
Online Survey - Development of national standards for counsellors and psychotherapists
The Department of Health and Aged Care is developing national standards for counsellors and psychotherapists. The national standards intend to describe the experience, capabilities and behaviours expected of the counselling and psychotherapy professions. This includes education, supervision, CPD and oversight requirements. The Department wants to hear from you on your experience as a counsellor, psychotherapist, consumer or representative. You can provide feedback via: ... MoreOpened 10 June 2024 -
Consultation on private health insurance chronic disease management programs
The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care is proposing to expand the list of health professionals for which insurer benefits under Chronic Disease Management Programs (CDMPs) will be eligible for risk equalisation across health insurers. Specifically, it is proposed that practice nurses, nurse practitioners, and mental health nurses are added to the list of health professionals eligible for private health insurance-funded CDMP benefits. The department is also seeking more... MoreOpened 7 June 2024 -
National Rural & Remote Nursing Generalist Framework 2023-2027: Stakeholder Survey 2024
Welcome to the National Rural and Remote Nursing Generalist Framework 2023-2027: Stakeholder Survey 2024. The National Rural and Remote Nursing Generalist Framework 2023-2027 (the Framework) was launched by the Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health, the Hon. Emma McBride, in March 2023. The Framework describes the unique context of practice and core capabilities for rural and remote area nursing practice and was created to support Registered Nurses (RN) reach their... MoreClosed 31 May 2024 -
Consultation on the Clinical Categories Review Advisory Committee Report
The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care (department) is currently seeking feedback on the Clinical Categories Review Advisory Committee Report (Report). The Report sets out the evaluation outcomes by the Clinical Categories Review Advisory Committee (committee). Comprised of independent members with different expertise areas, the committee examined the Government reform of the private health insurance products, specifically the introduction of the clinical... MoreOpened 31 May 2024 -
Establishment of a National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program for in-home aged care services
The Department of Health and Aged Care (Department) is undertaking an open public consultation on the establishment of a National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program (QI Program) for in-home aged care services. The QI Program aims to help people find information about the quality of aged care services, assist providers in measuring and improving the quality of their services, and support Government to make evidence-based policy. The Department is... MoreOpened 28 May 2024 -
Consultation Draft: Outline of the National Allied Health Workforce Strategy
Australians need better access to allied health care to prevent and manage chronic conditions, and support people with disability, older people, people with mental health issues and children and families. The Australian Government is working with state and territory governments to develop a National Allied Health Workforce Strategy, as recommended in the Independent review of Australia’s regulatory settings relating to overseas health practitioners Final Report . ... MoreOpened 28 May 2024 -
Scope of Practice Review - Issues Paper 2 Public Submissions
This survey framework seeks your views on Issues Paper #2 of the Scope of Practice Review. Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce, Scope of Practice Review is being conducted in four phases between September 2023 and October 2024. Professor Mark Cormack is leading this intensive, independent review. Focused on health professionals who currently provide or have the potential to provide primary care, the Review explores the available... MoreClosed 26 May 2024 -
Train-the-Trainer Sessions - Feedback
Share your views with us on the IAT Train-the-Trainer Session. MoreClosed 24 May 2024 -
Minimum Stockholding Requirements consultation
The Australian Government entered into Strategic Agreements with Medicines Australia (MA) and the Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association (GBMA) in July 2022. These Agreements included the Medicines Security Supply Guarantee (MSSG) designed to improve supply chain security for older, lower-cost, multi-branded medicines that are more vulnerable to shortages or supply disruptions. As part of the MSSG, a Minimum Stockholding Requirement (MSR) requires... MoreClosed 17 May 2024 -
Review of the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989
The Department of Health and Aged Care (the department) has engaged Professor John McMillan AO and Clayton Utz to conduct a review of the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989 (the Act). The aim of the review is to ensure the legislation is fit for purpose, meets contemporary standards and positions the Australian Sports Commission (the Commission) to deliver its objectives and meet current and future needs within the Australian sport... MoreOpened 17 May 2024 -
Survey of Persons Impacted by Incontinence
The Department of Health and Aged Care (the Department) has engaged Healthcare Management Advisors (HMA) in collaboration with the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) to: ‘research incontinence in Australia and conduct an independent evaluation of Government funded continence initiatives.’ The Continence Policy and Research Project aims to help the Government set the policy direction for incontinence in Australia. It provides valuable data on the cost, demographics,... MoreClosed 30 April 2024 -
Review of after hours primary care policies and programs
The Australian Department of Health and Aged Care is undertaking a review of after hours primary care policies and programs. The Review will consider the need for primary care after hours services, the current state of after hours service provision and successful models of primary care after hours service provision. This consultation process is open to the general public, however input is sought especially from primary care providers, including practice owners and... MoreClosed 20 April 2024 -
Quality Use of Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Pathology (QUDTP) Program - Stakeholder Forum
The Department of Health and Aged Care is seeking to engage stakeholders regarding the Quality Use of Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Pathology (QUDTP) Program . The QUDTP provides funding to improve the way medicines and medical tests are prescribed and used. As part of the QUDTP Program, two grant opportunities are delivered: Health Professional Education Grant Program – focusing on educational (academic) activities for... MoreClosed 16 April 2024 -
Public Consultation - Review of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 - Impact Analysis
In November 2019 , the Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation (Forum) endorsed an ambitious plan to reform the Bi-national Food Regulation System to ensure it remains strong, robust and agile into the future. A key element underpinning the reform agenda is the review of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act). The FSANZ Act Review commenced in July 2020, and is a comprehensive examination of the... MoreClosed 10 April 2024 -
Consultation on the Condition for surgical guides and biomodels on the Prescribed List
On 13 November 2023, a con dition for reimbursement was placed on 37 billing codes for surgical guides and biomodels listed in Part A of Schedule 1 to the Private Health Insurance (Medical Devices and Human Tissue Products) Rules (No. 2) 2023 (the condition). The condition is as follows: Prescribed List reimbursement is restricted to the use of the device in craniomaxillofacial surgery procedures involving insertion of an implantable medical... MoreClosed 25 March 2024 -
2023 Influenza Vaccination Reporting for Aged Care Service Staff and Residents
Reporting of residential aged care residents and aged care staff influenza vaccinations in 2023 As required under the Aged Care Act 1997, Accountability Principles, each aged care service must report the number of residential aged care residents and aged care staff who received an influenza vaccination in 2023. This important information will support future vaccination activities in 2024 and ensures adequate steps have been taken to protect residents and staff... MoreClosed 18 March 2024 -
Public Consultation: Feasibility study on options to limit unhealthy food marketing to children
Australians' diets are currently sub-optimal, with the majority of people consuming inadequate amounts of core foods and too many discretionary foods. This has negative impacts on population health, including through increased rates of overweight and obesity and a range of associated chronic diseases. Exposure to marketing for unhealthy foods and drinks can influence food choices and dietary intake. This is especially true in childhood, when children are forming food habits and... MoreClosed 15 March 2024 -
Scope of Practice Review - Issues Paper 1 Public Submissions
This Issues Paper has been developed as part of the Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce – Scope of Practice Review (‘the Review’). This independent Review focuses on health professionals who currently provide or have the potential to provide primary care, and explores the available evidence of the benefits, risks, barriers and enablers associated with health practitioners working to their full scope of practice. Full scope of practice means the professional activities... MoreClosed 8 March 2024 -
New Aged Care Act: exposure draft consultation
On 14 December 2023, we released an exposure draft of the Bill for the new Act for public consultation. The consultation ran until 8 March 2024 , during which we sought feedback from everyone with an interest in aged care, including: older people, their families and carers aged care providers and workers advocates and representatives researchers ... MoreClosed 8 March 2024
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