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Health professionals update your bank details online with HPOS

It's safer and quicker to give us your banking details using Health Professional Online Services (HPOS).

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New influenza vaccines added to the Australian Immunisation Register

On 1 February 2023, new influenza vaccines were added to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).

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Thank you for moving to web services online claiming by 31 March

The project to move healthcare locations from adaptor technology to web services closes on 31 March 2023.

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Prescribers can no longer receive PSR's via fax from 1 May 2023

From 1 May 2023, Prescription Shopping Program (PSP) Patient Summary Reports (PSR’s) will no longer be sent via fax.

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The Approved Collection Centre (ACC) busy period is coming

Apply now to beat the rush and get your application in before your approval expires.

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Health professionals applying for Medicare provider numbers (MPNs)

We’re experiencing a peak in MPN applications. Make sure you get your MPN application in on time to avoid any delays.

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New Medical Costs Finder digital drop-in sessions for health professionals

Medical specialists and practice support staff can join digital drop-in sessions in February to learn more.

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What the new myGov app means for health professionals

Your patients can use the new myGov app digital wallet when presenting their Centrelink concession and health care cards.

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Afghan humanitarian visa 449 Medicare extension

Health professionals can continue to claim Medicare benefits for people evacuated from Afghanistan on or after 19 August 2021.

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Changes for pharmacists to PBS general patient co-payment from 1 January 2023

The PBS general patient co-payment will reduce from $42.50 to $30.00 from 1 January 2023.

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Page last updated: 3 February 2022.