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07 January 2026
Extreme heat – information for health professionals
Heatwaves and extreme temperatures can lead to serious health risks. Health professionals are key to identifying, managing and preventing heat-related illnesses. As of Tuesday 6…
General practice
18 December 2025
Final review of the PHN program released
Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) today welcomes the findings and recommendations of the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (DHDA) Review of the PHN…
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08 December 2025
General Practice in Aged Care Incentive – Program guidelines update
The 2025 General Practice in Aged Care Incentive program guidelines have changed in appearance and have two eligibility changes outlined below. There are no other…
General practice
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31 October 2023
Updating your Organisation PRODA settings to enable your practice staff to complete MyMedicare Registrations
Updating your Organisation PRODA settings to enable your practice staff to complete MyMedicare Registrations
Digital enablement
24 October 2023
MyMedicare Patient Resources now available in other languages
The following MyMedicare patient resources are now available in other languages: To access these resources in other languages, follow these steps:
Digital health
24 October 2023
Updating your MyMedicare Practice Preferences to enable Auto Accept of patient led registrations
Patients can commence the MyMedicare registration process in their Medicare online services through their Medicare Online Account (MOA) or the Express Plus Medicare mobile application.…
MyMedicare
12 October 2023
EMPHN welcomes the Support After Suicide program
EMPHN welcomes the Support After Suicide program
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09 October 2023
MBS Item update 1 November 2023: Triple Bulk Billing
From 1 November 2023, the bulk billing incentive payments for Commonwealth concession card holders and children U16 are increasing. These payments are triple the existing…
MyMedicare
09 October 2023
Have you Activated the Medicare Program in the Organisation Register?
It is important to note that you need to have your practice set up in the Organisation Register and to ensure you have activated the program,…
MyMedicare
25 September 2023
Can you or your clinic assist during an emergency/pandemic response?
EMPHN is refreshing our list of primary care providers who are willing to provide assistance during an emergency/pandemic response. During crisis responses, Primary Health Networks…
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22 September 2023
QI in action: Maximising cancer screening at Grimshaw Street Medical Centre
Grimshaw Street Medical Centre is a multi-disciplinary general practice in Bundoora. Its workforce comprises 6 GPs, 2 registered nurses, a team of allied health professionals and…
Digital enablement
20 September 2023
Transforming Digital Health
Transforming our healthcare system through digitalisation has not happened overnight. Dr Alfred Samaddar runs a General Practice in Camberwell.
Digital enablement