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28 April 2025

HealthPathways Melbourne seeks GPs and pharmacists to review its content

HealthPathways Melbourne (HPM) is a trusted source of clinical and referral information for primary health care providers. Expert external critiques are essential for maintaining the…
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28 April 2025

Are you prepared for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program release?

The National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) is set to roll out in July 2025 – is your team across what it means for general…
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28 April 2025

Heart Week 2025 – Start the conversation about heart health

This Heart Health Week (5 – 11 May 2025), it’s time to put heart health in the spotlight. Start a conversation with your patients about…
General practice

28 April 2025

Do you need help navigating patient data searches in POLAR?

Explore the new & improved POLAR walkthrough guides – now available on the EMPHN website. These step-by-step guides are designed to help you navigate both…
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Primary care

01 April 2025

Preparing for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program

Are you prepared for the launch of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) from July 2025? The NLCSP is a screening program using low-dose…
General practice

31 March 2025

Understanding the Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) Practice Stream

The Workforce Incentive Program (WIP-Practice Stream) provides financial incentives that will support the growth of team-based multidisciplinary care models in eligible general practices. These financial incentives help…
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31 March 2025

Bulk billing benefits for all Australian General Practices

From 1 November 2025 every general practice will benefit from expanded eligibility for MBS bulk billing incentives to all Australians with a Medicare card. The…
General practice

27 March 2025

Head to Health phone service rebrands to Medicare Mental Health

The Australian Government has changed the name of ‘Head to Health’ services to ‘Medicare Mental Health’ to better support service uptake and align with other…
Mental health

24 March 2025

Cyber incident impacting Ascom technical ticketing systems – 24 March 2025

If you are using Ascom systems within your health service, conduct a risk assessment to continue remote access into Ascom systems until assurance can be…
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18 March 2025

Just launched: First Australian national Guide lines for Anal Cancer Screening in People Living with HIV

The first Australian Guidelines for Anal Cancer Screening in People Living with HIV have been launched by ASHM. These evidence-based guidelines provide clear recommendations and…
General practice

18 March 2025

Case study spotlight: Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinics

The Federal Government’s commitment to establishing 22 endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics across Australia was realised in the region in the second half of 2023,…
Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain

17 March 2025

Navigating vaccinations coming into seasonal influenza

As we prepare for 2025 seasonal influenza, ensuring the effective delivery of vaccines protecting against influenza, COVID-19 and RSV remains a top priority for healthcare…
General practice

17 March 2025

Help us understand training needs for general practice

The demand for general practitioners continues to evolve, and understanding workforce needs is essential to ensuring communities receive the healthcare they need. The Australian Government…
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