Exploring the RACF Medicare Benefits Schedule: GP, Allied Health & Mental Health Services: Part 1- existing items
Event Details
Medical Business Services, Medicoach and CQWBSC PHN are pleased to present a 2-part webinar series discussing the Medicare
Event Details
Medical Business Services, Medicoach and CQWBSC PHN are pleased to present a 2-part webinar series discussing the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items for GP/OMP and Allied Health for RACF residents to maximise health outcomes and business viability / sustainability.
In response to the health impacts of COVID 19 on RACF residents, Temporary Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items have been released to improve access to GP, allied health and mental health services.
Webinar 1
WHAT’S EXISTING?: Review of Medical Benefits Schedule (MBS) – Allied Health Services and GP/OMP Services for Residents of Aged Care Facilities (RACFs)
Learning outcomes
– Recognise the the role of general practice in enabling access to allied health services to improve patient health and wellbeing.
– Review the current GP/OMP and Allied Health MBS items available for residents in RACFs and demonstrate their utilisation and optimisation.
– Discuss billing pathways and opportunities for collaboration with RACF staff, allied health and GPs to maximise residents’ health outcomes.
Speakers:
Riwka Hagen, FAICD FAAPM Principal Consultant, Medical Business Services
Kim Poyner, RN, Director Medi Coach
Dr Bhavesh Dhamsania, GPLO, PHN
RACGP/ACRRM points pending
Time
(Tuesday) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm AEST
Location
Online