A-Z listing

Ban on the use of animal test data for cosmetics

This page contains information regarding the ban on the use of animal test data for cosmetics.

Bone Densitometry

Bone densitometry items (MBS items 12306 - 12323) are currently outlined in a Ministerial Determination and published in the General Medical Services Table (GMST) one of several tables of medical services which form the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS).

Case conferences ( Multidisciplinary case conferences)

Information on how health professionals may meet to discuss, plan, coordinate or make arrangements on behalf of a patient.

CDI

Communicable Diseases Intelligence (CDI) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the Office of Health Protection, Department of Health. The journal aims to disseminate information on the epidemiology, surveillance, prevention and control of communicable diseases of relevance to Australia.

CDI

Communicable Diseases Intelligence (CDI) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the Office of Health Protection and Response, Department of Health and Aged Care. The journal aims to disseminate information on the epidemiology, surveillance, prevention and control of communicable diseases of relevance to Australia.

Chronic Disease Management (formerly Enhanced Primary Care or EPC) — GP services

Information on the Chronic Disease Management (CDM) items that are available under Medicare to patients with a chronic medical condition.

Chronic Disease Management — allied health individual services

Information on the individual allied health services available to patients with a chronic condition and/or complex care needs, on referral from a GP

Communicable Diseases Intelligence

Communicable Diseases Intelligence (CDI) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the Office of Health Protection and Response, Department of Health and Aged Care. The journal aims to disseminate information on the epidemiology, surveillance, prevention and control of communicable diseases of relevance to Australia.

Communicable Diseases Intelligence - Call for papers

Communicable Diseases Intelligence (CDI) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the Office of Health Protection, Department of Health. The journal aims to disseminate information on the epidemiology, surveillance, prevention and control of communicable diseases of relevance to Australia.

Communicable Diseases Intelligence 2022 - Volume 46 - Home Page

Consumer Representative Forum on Hearing Communiqué 10 February 2018

The Hon Ken Wyatt AM MP, Minister for Aged Care and Minister for Indigenous Health, met with consumer representative groups on Saturday 10 February 2018 to discuss contemporary issues faced by families and individuals living with a hearing impairment, listen to their views on hearing related topics and provide an opportunity for representatives to discuss key issues that are affecting consumers.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemiology reports, Australia, 2020–2022

This page contains links to epidemiological reports, published in CDI, on the incidence, severity, and distribution of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) [previously known as novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)] within Australia.

Diabetes type 2 — allied health

Information on the allied health group services provided by eligible diabetes educators, exercise physiologists and dietitians for people with type 2 diabetes, on referral from a GP.

Emergency Triage Education Kit

The Emergency Triage Education Kit (ETEK) provides a nationally consistent approach to the educational preparation of emergency clinicians for the triage role, and promotes the consistent application of the Australasian Triage Scale (ATS).

Enhanced Primary Care Program overview

Final Report KPMG Private Hospital Data Collection Review

An independent review of the Private Hospital Data Collection was conducted in 2011.

Final Report of the Private Hospital Data Collection Review

An independent review of the Private Hospital Data Collection was conducted in 2011.

GP Super Clinics Programme

Information about the establishment of GP Super Clinics around the nation.

Health assessments

Information on eligibility for health assessments and related allied health services.

Health assessments and services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People)

Fact Sheet MBS ITEM 715

Health safety net (Medicare Safety Net arrangements 1973 to 2016).

Australia enjoys a robust private health system that is supported by public funding. Medicare safety net arrangements are part of this system and operate to assist Australians with high out-of-pocket costs for out-of-hospital services.

Health Thesaurus

The Health Thesaurus is a list of subject terms covering concepts of interest to the Department and is a basis for common terminology across the Department. Healthdirect Australia manages and maintains this resource.

Hearing Health Sector Committee Roadmap for Hearing Health Communiqué 15 February 2019

The Hearing Health Sector Committee hosted a second stakeholder forum in Sydney on 15 February 2019 to inform the finalisation of the Roadmap for Hearing Health. This second Forum followed an initial Forum held in Sydney on 27 September 2018.

Hearing Health Sector Committee Roadmap for Hearing Health Communiqué 6 December 2018

The Hearing Health Sector Committee met in Sydney on 6 December 2018 to progress the development of the Roadmap for Hearing Health.

Hearing Health Sector Committee Roadmap for Hearing Health Communiqué 8 November 2018

The Hearing Health Sector Committee met in Melbourne on 8 November 2018 to progress the development of the Roadmap for Hearing Health.

Hearing Industry Roundtable Communiqué 22 March 2018

The Hon Ken Wyatt AM MP, Minister for Aged Care and Minister for Indigenous Health, met with hearing industry representative groups on Thursday, 22 March 2018 to listen to their views on recent reviews and parliamentary inquiries into hearing health and discuss their concerns on challenges faced by the hearing sector.

History of key MBS primary care initiatives 1999-2013

This page provides a brief history of the key Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) initiatives between 1999 and 2013.

Information for residents of Norfolk Island

From 1 July 2016, the Australian Government will integrate Norfolk Island with the mainland tax and social security systems, including access to Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

Invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) in Australia [annual reports]

An annual report on invasive pneumococcal disease is produced each year. The report includes information on incidence of disease and on laboratory surveillance. This page contains links to the annual reports from 2001.

MBS Quality Framework, The

In the 2009-10 Budget the Australian Government funded the development of a new evidence-based framework for managing the MBS – the MBS Quality Framework. The objectives for the MBS Quality Framework were to strengthen the listing, pricing and review processes of MBS items by ensuring that services are aligned with contemporary clinical evidence, represent best value for money and improve health outcomes for patients.

Medical and professional indemnity

This section contains information about to the Australian Government’s Indemnity Insurance Fund.

Medical Benefits Reviews Task Group

The Australian Government announced in the 2009-10 Budget that it would fund the development of a new evidence-based framework for managing the MBS into the future (the MBS Quality Framework) and carry out parallel reviews of Diagnostic Imaging and Pathology.

Medical Rural Bonded Scholarship Scheme 2014

Scholarships for students who agree to practise in rural or remote areas of Australia upon completion of basic medical and postgraduate training.

Medical Training Review Panel: fifteenth report

The fifteenth report of the Medical Training Review Panel (MTRP) covers the three levels of medical training in Australia, providing data on all trainees in undergraduate, postgraduate and vocational training programs in the last year, 2011.

Medical Training Review Panel: Fourteenth Report

The fourteenth annual report of the Medical Training Review Panel (MTRP).

Medical Training Review Panel: sixteenth report

The Medical Training Review Panel (MTRP) 16^th Report covers the three levels of medical training in Australia; providing data on all trainees in undergraduate, postgraduate and vocational training programs in 2012.

Medical Training Review Panel: thirteenth report

The thirteenth annual report of the Medical Training Review Panel (MTRP).

Medical Treatment Overseas Program

The Medical Treatment Overseas Program (MTOP) provides financial assistance for Australians with a life-threatening medical condition to receive proven life saving medical treatment overseas where effective treatment is not available in Australia.

Medicare & Primary care (Primary care - GP, nursing, allied health)

Medicare primary care items provide Medicare rebates for a range of services provided by general practitioners, nurse practitioners, midwives, practice nurses and allied health providers.

Medicare and Chronic Disease (Chronic Disease Management (formerly Enhanced Primary Care or EPC)

Information on the Chronic Disease Management (CDM) items that are available under Medicare to patients with a chronic medical condition.

Medicare and radiation therapy (Radiation therapy under Medicare)

This page provides information on many aspects of radiation therapy for health professionals and consumers

Medicare initiatives 1999-2013 (History of key MBS primary care initiatives 1999-2013)

This page provides a brief history of the key Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) initiatives between 1999 and 2013.

Medicare Questions (Your Questions Answered)

Welcome to Your questions answered, practical information on the most frequently asked questions by consumers and links to multiple guides and checklists on the Health and external agency websites.

Medicare safety net arrangements

Australia enjoys a robust private health system that is supported by public funding. Medicare safety net arrangements are part of this system and operate to assist Australians with high out-of-pocket costs for out-of-hospital services.

Medicare Statistics (Statistics under Medicare)

Medicare Statistics are available from September quarter 1984 onwards and financial year 1984-85 onwards. Rolling 12-month time series statistics are available from July 2009 to June 2010 onwards.

Medication management reviews

Information on the medication management reviews available for patients in the community or in an aged care facility, on referral from a GP.

Mental Health Council of Australia

The peak national non-government organisation representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector.

Mental Health Professionals Network

Supports collaboration in Australia's primary mental health sector by fostering local interdisciplinary networks of mental health professionals.

MRBS (Medical Rural Bonded Scholarship) Scheme

Scholarships for students who agree to practise in rural or remote areas of Australia upon completion of basic medical and postgraduate training.

Multidisciplinary case conferences

Information on how health professionals may meet to discuss, plan, coordinate or make arrangements on behalf of a patient.

National Arbovirus and Malaria Advisory Committee (NAMAC) annual reports

This page contains links to the NAMAC annual reports, which are published in Communicable Diseases Intelligence. The reports also inlcude data on the Sentinel Chicken Surveillance Programme, which is used to provide an early warning of increased flavivirus activity in Australia. These annual reports are available in PDF format and, for accessibility, in either HTML or Microsoft Word format.

National Rural Health Students' Network

Represents Rural Health Clubs, whose members are medical, nursing and allied health students at universities throughout Australia

Norfolk Island - information for residents

From 1 July 2016, the Australian Government will integrate Norfolk Island with the mainland tax and social security systems, including access to Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme (NAHSSS)

The 2009-10 budget will consolidate a number of scholarship programs into one scheme, the Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship Scheme (NAHSSS).

Nutrition and Physical Activity

This section of the website contains information on nutrition and healthy eating, physical activity and promoting healthy weight.

Obesity Review

The purpose of this review is to evaluate current evidence and clinical best practice relating to Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items for the surgical interventions for the treatment of obesity.

Ophthalmology Review

The draft review protocol for the whole of specialty review of ophthalmology underwent public consultation for a three week period, which closed on 16 November 2010.

Opportunities to Reduce Regulation and Red Tape

Outage Notification

Outage Notification

Outbreak Notification

Overseas Medical Treatment (Medical Treatment Overseas Program)

The Medical Treatment Overseas Program (MTOP) provides financial assistance for Australians with a life-threatening medical condition to receive proven life saving medical treatment overseas where effective treatment is not available in Australia.

Overview

This site contains a range of nursing information relevant to nurses, midwives, students, medical practitioners, other health professionals and consumers.

Packer Policy Fellowship Program

The Packer Policy Fellowship Program commenced in the 2004-05 financial year and is named in honour of the late Mr Kerry Packer AC, Chairman of Consolidated Press Holdings Limited, for his generous support of the program.

Pervasive Development Disorder or PDD (Autism—Helping Children with Autism program).

Medicare items supporting early diagnosis and treatment.

Preventive Health Care in Australia

A comparative analysis of preventive health services in Australia and the USA - By Dr Joan Stieber - February 2005

Primary care

The Government is developing a new initiative for patients to voluntarily register with their general practice.

Primary care (GP, nursing, allied health)

Medicare primary care items provide Medicare rebates for a range of services provided by general practitioners, nurse practitioners, midwives, practice nurses and allied health providers.

Principles that Underpin Communication between Eligible Midwives and Obstetricians (GP or Specialist)

This document provides guidance for eligible midwives and obstetricians about appropriate communication in relation to the care of women who choose an eligible midwife as their maternity care coordinator.

Pulmonary artery catheterisation Review

The draft protocol for the review of PAC items underwent a three week public consultation period, which closed on 26 November 2010.

Radiation Oncology Careers

The page provides information about careers in radiation therapy.

Radiation therapy under Medicare

This page provides information on many aspects of radiation therapy for health professionals and consumers

Regulation and Red Tape Reduction

This page contains information on regulation and red tape reduction.

Regulator Performance Framework, The

The Government introduced the Regulator Performance Framework (the Framework) to improve regulatory performance and reduce unnecessary regulatory costs that inhibit productivity.

Report: Preventive Health Care in Australia

A comparative analysis of preventive health services in Australia and the USA - By Dr Joan Stieber - February 2005

Reporting

Requirements for Procedures related to the Collection, Processing, Storage and Issue of Human Haemopoietic Progenitor Cells (Sixth Edition 2021)

This is a publication of the National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC).

Resources for health assessments (Health assessments)

Information on eligibility for health assessments and related allied health services.

Review of after hours primary health care

This review considered the most appropriate and effective delivery mechanisms to support ongoing after hours primary health care services nationally.

Review of Medicare Locals

The review provided independent advice on all aspects of a Medicare Local’s structure, operations and functions, as well as options for future directions.

Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation

During negotiations for the Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement (6CPA) in 2015, the Australian Government and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia made a commitment to conduct an independent Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation (the Review). A Final Report was provided to the Minister for Health.

Review of the eligibility of retirement visa holders for Medicare under relevant reciprocal health care agreements

This review considers the history and rationale behind the current government policy that holders of the Retirement Visa (Subclass 410) (the 410 visa) are not eligible for Medicare entitlements regardless of whether their country of origin has a Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) with Australia and proposes a mechanism to consider applications for Medicare eligibility for 410 visa holders for those from RHCA countries in exceptional circumstances.

Reviewing your medication (Medication management reviews)

Information on the medication management reviews available for patients in the community or in an aged care facility, on referral from a GP.

Speech, Language and Communication Disorders, Difficulties and Speech Pathology Services

This landing page is a digital starting point for concerned individuals, parents and carers to locate services and support for people with different types of speech, language and communication difficulties. Services are provided by the Australian Government, State and Territory Governments, peak bodies and private organisations.

Statistics under Medicare

Medicare Statistics are available from September quarter 1984 onwards and financial year 1984-85 onwards. Rolling 12-month time series statistics are available from July 2009 to June 2010 onwards.

Travel Health Information

Overseas travel exposes you to wonderful new experiences, but it can also expose you to potentially serious health risks. Remember – your health is your responsibility – with a bit of preparation, you can prevent an illness that could ruin your holiday, or worse.

What we do

Introduction to the work undertaken by the Health Protection Policy Branch, Office of Health Protection, Australian Government Department of Health.

Yellow fever - general fact sheet

If you are travelling to Africa, the Caribbean, Central or South America, you should be aware of the risk of yellow fever virus transmission and take the necessary precautions to protect yourself from infection.

This fact sheet covers: background; occurrence; vaccination requirement for travel; treatment; avoidance; biosecurity border measures; yellow fever vaccination certificate.

Your questions answered

Welcome to Your questions answered, practical information on the most frequently asked questions by consumers and links to multiple guides and checklists on the Health and external agency websites.

2011 Review into the Extended Medicare Safety Net

The Minister for Health and Ageing, the Hon Nicola Roxon has released the ‘Review of Capping Arrangements Report 2011’.