Latest general practice resources – GPACI MBS user guide & multi-disciplinary care checklists

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We can now share the latest resources designed to support general practices with General Practice Aged Care Incentive (GPACI) MBS billing as well as strengthen collaborative care practices.

The latest resources include an updated GPACI MBS User Guide and two new checklists to support Case Conferencing and Collaborative Care.

GPACI MBS user guide

This updated resource demonstrates the potential use of MBS items related to the GPACI. For a full explanation of each MBS item please refer to MBS online. https://www.mbsonline.gov.au/. Note that MBS items in the examples outlined must be billed by providers whose provider numbers are associated with the General Practice to count toward GPACI service requirements. Estimated billing examples on pg. 10 – 14 do not include triple bulk billing and practices are encouraged to add this for their MMM area as applicable. An example of triple bulk billing is provided on pg. 15 for illustrative purposes for an MMM 4 practice.

The planning and delivery of care to a patient should above all consider a patient’s need, which may require a patient’s GP or care team delivering services beyond the minimum GPACI servicing requirements. Attention should be taken to meet all legislative requirements of MBS and DVA items. Providers and practices must ensure the delivery of services does not conflict with requirements of any other programs or legislation.

Multi-disciplinary care checklists

New checklists are now available to support general practice plan and carry out effective case conferences and improve collaborative care with multi-disciplinary teams. These resources provide practical steps, tips and tools to support work and improve patient outcomes.

The Case Conferencing checklist provides four easy to follow steps and tips for planning and carrying out Case Conferences including Pre case conference planning, identifying team roles and responsibilities, Information sharing, Action planning and Tools and Templates.

The Collaborative Care checklist can be used for improving collaborative care with multidisciplinary teams to support management of chronic conditions, mental health and in aged care. This resource is based on the five principles of teamwork and collaboration. It includes easy to follow steps, examples of collaboration models and tools, resources and examples in practice.

For further information you can visit our website or reach out for support at practicesupport@emphn.org.au.