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The following is the Latest News for MBS OnlineConsultation Paper on Perfusion Services Released
The Department of Health and Ageing has released a consultation paper on whole body perfusion (cardiac bypass).
Changes to Medicare Primary Care items
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.
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
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The July 2010 Medicare Benefits Schedule
Consultation Paper - Perfusion Services
The Department of Health and Ageing has released a consultation paper and is seeking submissions from interested parties on the current Medicare arrangements for the payment of whole body perfusion (cardiac bypass), using the heart-lung machine or equivalent under the MBS Item 22060 by 1 August 2010.
The May 2010 Medicare Benefits Schedule
The January 2010 Medicare Benefits Schedule
Incorporating 1 February 2010 cataract surgery item fee amendments
The November 2009 Medicare Benefits Schedule
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