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10 July 2026
New Medicare Mental Health Check In service now available for patients
Medicare Mental Health Check In Medicare Mental Health Check In is a new digital service that offers free evidence-based and confidential support to help people…
General practice
10 July 2026
Assignment of benefits changes – latest update
From 1 July 2026, updated requirements apply for assigning Medicare benefits when a service is bulk billed. Assignment of benefit is the process where a…
Assignment of benefit
06 July 2026
Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2026: 50 Years of Deadly
NAIDOC Week is held annually in July and is a national celebration of Australia’s First Nations peoples, histories and cultures—the oldest, continuous living cultures on…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
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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
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…
Latest news
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
18 December 2024
Supporting Mental Health this holiday season: After-Hours Mental Health Nursing Service
As the festive season approaches, feelings of stress, loneliness, or grief can become more overwhelming, especially when regular support services may be unavailable. The After-Hours…
Latest news
17 December 2024
Palliative Care Support Services during the Christmas holiday period
As we approach the Christmas holiday period, take a moment to acknowledge the unique blend of challenges and rewards that come with working in the…
Aged and palliative care
09 December 2024
GPACI / MyMedicare – December updates
Stay informed on important developments in the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GPACI) and MyMedicare programs. These updates highlight key milestones, upcoming deadlines, and…
General practice