Improvements to the MBS Items Online Checker in HPOS
We’ve improved how you use the MBS Items Online Checker in Health Professional Online Service (HPOS).
HPOS Find a Patient service for PBS Approved Suppliers update
From 2 December 2024, HPOS Find a Patient will be the primary channel for verifying patient entitlement details.
Apply for the 2024 WIP Rural Advanced Skills payment
If you’re an eligible Rural Generalist or GP, you can get this payment up to 3 times between 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2025.
Updates to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR)
From 7 December 2024, you’ll see some changes when you record immunisation encounters using the AIR.
Changes to PBS authority prescription stationery pads
New PBS authority prescription stationery pads will feature some changes to align with legislation changes.
Upcoming changes to Centrelink medical certificates
From 1 January 2025, Centrelink medical certificates can be up to 24 months.
COVID-19 vaccine names updated in the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR)
COVID-19 vaccine names were updated on 16 November 2024 as part of the AIR enhancement for COVID-19 vaccines.