Coffee with Gary | Industry updates as of 23 April 2024

In the latest Coffee with Gary webinar, several key industry updates were discussed.

The Department of Veterans' Affairs (DAV) introduced new compensation forms for simplifying medical assessments, accessible via the DVA provider forms page.

Notable developments in wound care were highlighted, including a $2 million national education awareness program and over $1 million in scholarships for nurses and Aboriginal workers.

The RACGP's pre-budget submissions for 2024/25 emphasised increased support for GP registrars, funding for GP training, and expanded Medicare health assessments.

Additional topics included Telstra Health's sale of Argus to HealthLink, the rural workforce incentive programme, new commemorative Medicare cards, and the Medical Costs Finder tool.

Attendees were encouraged to review the ongoing Scope of Practice review and comply with new PBS prescription stationery procedures through HPOS.

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