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Changes to the Extended Medicare Safety Net
A new fact sheet on changes to the Extended Medicare Safety Net has been issued.

Changes to the Definition of Therapeutic Substance

Recent amendments to Cataract Surgery items

Medicare rebates for obstetrics

New item structure for Assisted Reproductive Technologies

MBS Quality Framework Application Forms
In facilitating a more transparent approach to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) listing process, the Department has replaced the informal internal assessment of new MBS item applications with a more formal process that will determine eligibility for MBS listing and the appropriate assessment pathway.

Changes to Medicare Primary Care items

MBS Quality Framework
The Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) is the cornerstone of the Australian health care system as it facilitates universal access to allied health, general practice and specialist medical services. The Australian Government announced in the 2009-10 Budget that it would provide $9.3 million over two years to develop and implement a new evidence-based framework for managing the MBS into the future – the MBS Quality Framework.

Recent amendments to Cataract Surgery items

Minister Roxon issues Media Release stating Support for Cataract Patients - 26 November 2009

1 January 2010 Medicare Safety Net Thresholds
Thresholds for the Medicare Safety Nets increase on1 January 2010

New Items for Cataract Surgery - 1 November 2009

The November 2009 Medicare Benefits Schedule is now available

Changes to the cataract and coronary angiography items, and the removal of items 50124 and 50125
Information on changes to these items as announced in the 2009-10 Budget

Top 10 most popular MBS reports generated by MBS Onlines Create Publication generator
Plus, instructions on how to use the Create Publications generator