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  • Prostheses List Reforms - Consultation Paper No 6b - Proposed New Cost Recovery Legislation

    The purpose of this consultation paper is to provide stakeholders with the opportunity to understand, in greater detail, the proposed cost recovery arrangements related to the renamed Prostheses List which are planned to commence on 1 July 2023. This includes details related to legislative changes required to enact the proposed cost recovery arrangements. We ask that stakeholders provide feedback on the proposed cost recovery arrangements. This feedback will then be used to inform... More
    Opened 20 March 2023

  • Prostheses List Reforms - Consultation paper No 6a - Proposed Listing Criteria

    The purpose of this paper is to provide additional information about the listing criteria that are proposed to apply for medical devices and human tissue products to be included in the Private Health Insurance (Medical Devices and Human Tissue Products) Rules. We ask that stakeholders provide feedback on the proposed listing criteria and any ideas they have regarding the issues in the consultation paper. This feedback will then be used to inform any further refinement of the... More
    Opened 20 March 2023

  • Prostheses List Apply Public Beta Survey

    The Department is in the process of enhancing the Health Products Portal (HPP) to support Prostheses List applications. As part of the Public Beta phase of testing, medical device organisations can complete a mock Prostheses List application for a new or amended listing on part A or C of the Prostheses List, via the HPP. More
    Opened 8 March 2023

  • IAT live trial learning pack - feedback survey

    A feedback survey on the IAT live trial learning pack. More
    Opened 6 March 2023

  • National Site of Recognition for thalidomide survivors and their families - words of significance

    The Department of Health and Aged Care and the National Capital Authority, in collaboration with a Steering Committee, is progressing work to establish a National Site of Recognition for thalidomide survivors and their families. The Site of Recognition will be located at Kings Park in Canberra. It will recognise the pain and suffering experienced by thalidomide survivors, as well as the impact on their loved ones. Site of Recognition Design Based on the Design Aspects Survey... More
    Opened 2 March 2023

  • MAClearning Content and System Feedback

    Share your views with us on the training elements and MAClearning System. More
    Opened 1 March 2023

  • SSD Performance Report: 1 July - 31 December 2022

    Under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) grant agreement, Sector Support and Development (SSD) providers are required to submit a Performance Report to the Department of Health and Aged Care bi-annually. This performance report will be used to gather information that may inform future policy and analyse demand for services as the department moves towards the new in-home aged care program. It is not intended to communicate changes to SSD policy. ... More
    Opened 20 February 2023

  • Prostheses List Reforms - Mixed Benefit Groups

    Following the mixed benefits webinar held on Tuesday 14 February 2023, the Department of Health and Aged Care is publishing the following documents for stakeholders to review the regrouping work as part of the Prostheses List (PL) Reforms. The documents that can be found include: Rationale for the restructure of the PL proposed by hereco including an overview of the structure to subgroup level (accepted by the Department in December 2022); Webinar presentation and... More
    Opened 17 February 2023

  • Prostheses List Reforms - Consultation Paper 5 - Bundling of Benefits for General Use Items

    The Department of Health and Aged Care is seeking feedback from stakeholders on the bundling of benefits for general use items (GUIs). The purpose of this paper is to provide options for this new transitional arrangement which will temporarily require GUIs to be funded by insurers under the Benefit Requirements Rules. The paper can be found at the bottom of the page and is open for consultation via an online survey. More
    Opened 13 February 2023

  • Increasing access to health and aged care: a strategic plan for the nurse practitioner workforce (the Plan)

    The Department of Health and Aged Care is developing a strategic plan for the nurse practitioner workforce. The purpose of the Plan is to describe a set of actions that can be taken to address nurse practitioner workforce issues and enhance the delivery of nursing care to the Australian community. A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with the experience, expertise and authority to diagnose and treat people of all ages with a variety of acute or chronic health... More
    Opened 19 December 2022

  • Consultation on the draft Inspector-General of Aged Care Bill

    The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety recommended that the Australian Government establish an Inspector-General of Aged Care, supported by an independent Office. The Inspector-General will play a critical role in driving improvement across the aged care system by: looking at it from end to end, calling out systemic issues and significant problems, and making recommendations for improvements, and providing increased accountability and... More
    Opened 13 December 2022

  • Healthcare Identifiers Framework Project Consultation

    The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care (the Department) is consulting with stakeholders to identify opportunities to amend the Healthcare Identifiers Framework (the HI Framework) which includes the Healthcare Identifiers Act 2010 (the Act), the Healthcare Identifiers Regulations 2020 (the Regulations) and the key policy settings for the Healthcare Identifiers Service (HI Service), through the Healthcare Identifiers Framework Project (the... More
    Opened 2 December 2022

  • General practice data and electronic clinical decision support - Consultation Regulation Impact Statement

    The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care is releasing this Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (CRIS) to inform thinking around general practice data and electronic clinical decision support (eCDS). The two policy areas discussed in this CRIS have been combined given the overlap in stakeholders and links between general practice data and eCDS in the broader healthcare ecosystem. The CRIS is the final stage in a two stage consultation process,... More
    Opened 28 November 2022

  • Intellectual Disability Health Core Capabilities - Consultation Survey

    The Department of Health and Aged Care (the Department) is leading the Intellectual Disability Health Curriculum Development Project, a short-term action under the National Roadmap for Improving the Health of People with Intellectual Disability . A key component of the project is the development of an Intellectual Disability Health Capability Framework (the Framework) in collaboration with people with intellectual disability, their families, carers and support workers, accreditation... More
    Opened 22 November 2022

  • National Dementia Action Plan – Public consultation

    We are seeking feedback to inform a National Dementia Action Plan. The National Dementia Action Plan is a joint initiative between the Australian Government and state and territory governments. It is a 10 year plan to put people living with dementia, their families, and carers at the centre of all action on dementia. The National Dementia Action Plan will provide a vision where Australians understand dementia – people living with dementia and their... More
    Opened 18 November 2022

  • Expansion of Newborn Bloodspot Screening Public Consultation

    The Australian Government has committed $39.0 million over four years to expand newborn bloodspot screening (NBS) to include more conditions and ensure consistency of programs across Australia. This consultation process will give the Department of Health and Aged Care important information about the range of issues that should be considered during implementation of expansion. For context about the newborn bloodspot screening programs, and the expansion process,... More
    Opened 11 November 2022

  • CHSP Survey about Employee Salary Costs and Employee Occupations

    Survey of CHSP Providers regarding Employee Salary Costs and Employee Occupations The Fair Work Commission is currently considering applications to increase minimum award wages for the aged care sector. The Australian Government has supported these applications with a submission to the Fair Work Commission and committed to providing additional support to aged care providers to assist with meeting the increased costs of delivering care that may arise from a decision in this case.... More
    Opened 4 November 2022

  • Independent Capability Review of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission

    An independent capability review of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (the Commission) is being undertaken in response to recommendations 10 and 104 of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. Mr David Tune AO PSM, former Secretary of the Australian Department of Finance, is conducting the review and will produce a preliminary and a final report over the course of the six-month review. The findings will be used to support... More
    Opened 31 October 2022

  • PHLN HIV Reference Laboratory Survey

    PHLN’s recently revised laboratory case definition for HIV has stimulated a review of laboratory algorithms for the confirmation HIV in many primary and reference laboratories around Australia. This presents an opportunity for optimization and standardization of HIV confirmatory testing approaches in Australia. The aim of this survey is to better understand: Current confirmatory testing algorithms used in HIV reference laboratories around Australia. Planned... More
    Opened 28 October 2022

  • Vaccine Delivery and Inventory Management Survey - November 2022

    This online survey aims to identify vaccine supply chain management (SCM) practices within the various state and territory health departments within Australia. The reason for this survey is to identify commonalities (and differences) is each state and territory's supply chain process. This will then allow the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care to determine if there are any areas the holistic vaccine supply chain can be enhanced. For the purposes of this survey,... More
    Opened 28 October 2022

  • Consultation on the revised PBS Post-market Review (PMR) Framework

    PBS Post-market Review Framework The Department of Health and Aged Care is inviting stakeholders to provide feedback on a revised draft of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Post-market Review (PMR) Framework. Stakeholders will have the opportunity to engage and provide feedback on the revised draft of the 2022 PMR Framework. The diverse perspectives, experience and knowledge of all stakeholders is highly valued and will contribute to the... More
    Opened 20 October 2022

  • Redesign of the Quality Use of Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Pathology Program - First Nations Forum

    The Department of Health and Aged Care is seeking to engage stakeholders regarding the redesign of the Quality Use of Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Pathology (QUDTP) Program. The QUDTP Program provides funding to improve the way medicines and medical tests are prescribed and used. As part of the redesign, two proposed grant opportunities are intended to be delivered: Health Professional Education Grant Opportunity – focusing on educational... More
    Opened 19 October 2022

  • Consultation on the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards

    The Aged Care Quality Standards help older Australians to feel secure and supported, give families confidence that their loved ones are looked after, and ensure that aged care providers and workers know what is expected of them, whatever their size, location or offering. The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety highlighted that while the Quality Standards are a powerful tool to maintain and improve quality of care across the aged care sector, they required urgent... More
    Opened 17 October 2022

  • Redesign of the Quality Use of Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Pathology Program

    Overview The Department of Health and Aged Care is seeking to engage stakeholders regarding the redesign of 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 redesign, two proposed grant opportunities are to be delivered: Health Professional Education Grant Program – focusing on... More
    Opened 17 October 2022

  • National Health Literacy Strategy Framework Consultation

    The National Preventive Health Strategy 2021-2030 outlines Australia’s overarching, long-term approach to prevention. The aim of the National Preventive Health Strategy is to create a sustainable prevention system for all Australians, with a particular focus on the wider determinants of health, reducing health inequity and addressing the increasing burden of disease. This will help all Australians live in good health and wellbeing for as long as possible. The... More
    Opened 12 October 2022

  • CPE scoping survey for Public Health Laboratories and other Laboratories performing surveillance testing for CPE

    Purpose and Scope The Public Health Laboratory Network (PHLN) Expert Reference Panel (ERP) on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) will survey public health laboratories, public health units and other laboratories or teams involved in the testing and reporting of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE). This information will be used for a data-informed analysis, to understand how CPE is detected by testing, reported and actioned in Australia. Key aims ... More
    Opened 26 September 2022

  • CPE scoping survey for Public Health Units

    Purpose and Scope The Public Health Laboratory Network (PHLN) Expert Reference Panel (ERP) on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) will survey public health laboratories, public health units and other laboratories or teams involved in the testing and reporting of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE). This information will be used for a data-informed analysis, to understand how CPE is detected by testing, reported and actioned in Australia. Key aims The... More
    Opened 26 September 2022

  • Consultation on the Private Health Insurance (PHI) Actuarial Study into Risk Equalisation

    The Department is conducting studies into key PHI regulatory and policy settings (Lifetime Health Cover, Risk Equalisation Medicare Levy Surcharge, PHI Rebate and Private Hospital Default Benefit Arrangements). The aim of these studies is to identify opportunities to improve the affordability and quality of PHI cover for consumers to access private health services and to optimise the contribution private health makes to the health system. Finity Consulting (Finity), an actuarial... More
    Opened 16 September 2022

  • Prostheses List Reforms - Consultation Paper 3(b) - Pathways for Applications to the Prostheses List

    In May and June 2022, the Department of Health and Aged Care held a series of virtual workshops (three in total) with key stakeholders and a small group of sponsors to seek input into the new listing pathways process to be used as part of the future Prostheses List (PL) model facilitated by the Adelaide Health Technology Assessment (AHTA), School of Public Health, The University of Adelaide. These workshops built on the information outlined in Consultation Paper 3 - A modernised... More
    Opened 16 September 2022

  • Prostheses List Compliance Strategy

    The Department of Health and Aged Care is seeking feedback from stakeholders on a proposed Prostheses List (PL) Compliance Strategy (the Strategy). The purpose of a PL compliance function is to maintain the integrity of the PL and its program. The proposed Strategy found at the bottom of the page is open for consultation via an online survey. More
    Opened 14 September 2022
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