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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... MoreClosed 30 September 2024 -
MBS Health Assessment Items Review Consultation Survey
Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) health assessment items support general practitioners and prescribed medical practitioners working in general practice to deliver a comprehensive evaluation of a patient’s health and wellbeing, and consider whether preventative care and education may be of benefit to the patient. In line with recommendations by the MBS Review Taskforce in 2020, the Department of Health and Aged Care (the department) commenced a review of all MBS... MoreClosed 30 September 2024 -
National Roadmap to Improve the Health and Mental Health of Autistic People
Complete the survey The Department of Health and Aged Care wants your feedback on the National Roadmap to Improve the Health and Mental Health of Autistic People (the Autism Health Roadmap). You can provide your feedback by answering this survey, or you can email your comments to AutismRoadmapConsultation@health.gov.au Background The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care has worked with the Autistic and autism community, as... MoreClosed 27 September 2024 -
Autism Health Roadmap Survey- short form
Complete the survey You can provide your feedback by answering this survey, or you can email your comments to AutismRoadmapConsultation@health.gov.au Background The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care has listened to many Autistic people, their families and carers, and a range of experts to create a draft version of the National Roadmap to Improve the Health and Mental Health of Autistic People (the Autism Health Roadmap). ... MoreClosed 27 September 2024 -
Prescribed List Reforms - Consultation Paper 10 - General Use Items utilisation, expenditure and integrity
On 1 May 2024, the Minister of Health and Aged Care announced that general use items (GUI) would be retained on Part D of the Prescribed List (PL). This decision follows consistent feedback from multiple stakeholders that removing the GUIs from the PL without an alternative funding arrangement would have negative clinical implications and potential adverse outcomes for patients. Some stakeholders raised concerns about the increasing growth in use per episode of care and... MoreClosed 20 September 2024 -
Public Consultation: Improving commercial foods for infants and young children
During the first 2000 days, food and nutrition have crucial roles in a child's growth and development. Consumption of commercial foods for infants and young children has increased in recent years and is becoming more common as parents and caregivers see these as convenient, economical and healthy options. With the increase in popularity, the commercial food market for infants and young children has also grown significantly. The nutritional quality of most commercial foods... MoreClosed 13 September 2024 -
Prescribed List Reforms - Consultation Paper 9 - CIEDs and the cost of technical support services
On 19 April 2024, stakeholders were provided with an update on the Technical support services component of the CIED PL benefit . This included the Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) advice and associated public summary document. We are inviting stakeholders to provide views, suggestions, and ideas on how to implement the MSAC advice about the cost of technical support services (TSS) for cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). We ask that you raise any matters of... MoreClosed 6 September 2024 -
Changes to the Recommended Use of Herpes Zoster Vaccines in the Australian Immunisation Handbook
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) is consulting with stakeholders to remove information about Zostavax in the Australian Immunisation Handbook, with an intention to submit the revised chapter to the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) for its approval under section 14A of the National Health and Medical Research Council Act 1992. Submission instructions This public consultation will be open for a period of 30 days and you are... MoreClosed 27 August 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... MoreClosed 5 August 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... MoreClosed 2 August 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. MoreClosed 31 July 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... MoreClosed 25 July 2024 -
Request for Revalidated Service proposed changes - Mid July 2024
This form is to be completed if you wish to request 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 list of documents you will need 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 23 July 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... MoreClosed 12 July 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... MoreClosed 9 July 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 . ... MoreClosed 9 July 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: ... MoreClosed 5 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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