The
National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC) is responsible for developing and maintaining the accreditation standards that pathology laboratories must meet to be eligible for Medicare. The
Accreditation section of
Pathology under Medicare contains a range of information about pathology accreditation including:
- current accreditation standards
- best practice guidelines
- ongoing NPAAC communiqués
- NPAAC membership
- NPAAC documents for public consultation.
The PST lists the pathology tests for which Medicare benefits are payable and the fees and conditions associated with their use. See Category 6,
MBS Online.
The
Quality Use of Pathology Program (QUPP) is a national grants program that promotes innovative approaches to improving the delivery of pathology services.
The
Health Insurance Act 1973underpins the provision of pathology services in Australia. This Act includes the
Health Insurance Regulations 1975 and the
Health Insurance (Pathology Services Table) Regulations both of which are also contained in the updated
Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS).
This question and answer document provides plain English explanations of how the pathology system works while helping consumers to plan for pathology service fees, gaps and benefits.
Contacts
For information about eligibility, claims and services please contact the Department of Human Services.
