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10 March 2026
New statewide referral criteria for referrals to lung nodule services are now in effect
Statewide referral criteria is now in effect for adult lung nodule conditions in public hospitals. The Victorian Department of Health has developed and published statewide…
General practice
09 February 2026
BBPIP Q1 payments issued and national bulk billing campaign now live
BBPIP Q1 payments have been issued The first quarter payments for the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) have now been processed. Practices and providers…
General practice
06 February 2026
Requesting POLAR support
Requesting POLAR support The way practices request POLAR support in the Eastern Melbourne PHN (EMPHN) catchment has changed: When contacting Outcome Health by raising a…
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03 February 2025
2025 cervical screening update: What you need to know about the latest clinical guidelines
The National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP) Guidelines have now been updated to reflect best clinical practice in managing screen-detected abnormalities, screening in specific populations, and…
General practice
03 February 2025
Measles health alert: Rising cases in travellers returning from South-East Asia
There is a growing measles outbreak in South-East Asia, especially in Vietnam and Thailand. Several people from Melbourne have caught measles whilst visiting family or…
General practice
31 January 2025
Download the new MyMedicare Program Guidelines
Published on the 6th of January 2025, the recent MyMedicare Program Guidelines contain detailed information and guidance for practices, general practitioners and patients who wish…
General practice
20 January 2025
Youth Northern Outreach Team (YNOT) supporting young people
What does YNOT do? The YNOT program provides personalised, confidential outreach counselling, support, education, and referrals for young people who are experiencing alcohol and other…
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17 January 2025
VIC Urgent Care Services
Urgent Care Services have been introduced in Victoria (VIC) to help reduce pressure on emergency departments. Victoria’s range of Urgent Care Services offer free help…
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07 January 2025
MyMedicare GPACI incentive – can your practice support residents in RACH’s who don’t have a regular GP?
Need help registering for MyMedicare or GPACI? If you are a GP or practice looking to support aged care residents, EMPHN can assist with registration…
General practice
07 January 2025
HealthPathways Updates
The HealthPathways Melbourne website has been updated to deliver the most current and relevant information. Key updates include enhancements to the MBS Items, Contraception, and…
General practice
07 January 2025
Final reminder: Create your individual HealthPathways account before 13 January 2025
From 13 January 2025, you will need a personalised account to access HealthPathways Melbourne. To ensure there are no interruptions to site access from next…
General practice
18 December 2024
New tender opportunity: Doctors in Secondary Schools (DiSS) Program
EMPHN wishes to advise of a new tender opportunity in our catchment.
General practice