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Eligible patients can access Medicare benefits for corrective services under the Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Scheme.

Information for health professionals whose patients are applying for Disability Support Pension (DSP).

A national system that uses identifiers for individuals and healthcare providers.

Highly specialised drugs (HSDs) are subsidised through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) and administered under section 100 of the National Health Act 1953.

Patients can claim their Medicare benefit and have it paid into their bank account through your practice’s EFTPOS terminal.

What practices need to do to be eligible for Medicare benefits for providing diagnostic imaging and radiation oncology services.

Healthcare providers and supporting organisations use the National Authentication Service for Health (NASH) to securely access and share health information.

You need to use official prescription stationery to prescribe PBS and RPBS medicines.

Approved suppliers can be an approved pharmacist, approved medical practitioner or approved hospital authority.

The Practice Incentives Program (PIP) encourages general practices to continue providing quality care, enhance capacity, and improve access and health outcomes for patients.