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12 March 2025 - Early testing means that if you have COVID-19, you can take action to manage its impacts on your health and avoid spreading the disease. Find out when and how to test of COVID-19.

1 April 2025 - Private health insurance hospital policies use standard definitions of hospital services so people can more easily compare policies from different insurers. This review will see how effective these clinical categories are for the average Australian.

1 January 2026 - The Australian Primary Care Prevocational Program (APCPP) delivers primary care rotations for junior and prevocational doctors. These rotations provide exposure to primary care to encourage a career in general practice.

24 October 2025 - The National Rural Generalist Pathway is a dedicated medical training pathway to attract, retain and support rural generalist doctors.

17 June 2025 - The SEM trial jurisdiction-led Principles and Parameters document outlines the parameters underpinning the SEM trials and guides trial design and implementation. The parameters for the First Nations-led SEM trial may differ.

5 March 2024 - Health professionals use pathology tests to help them diagnose disease. Specially trained staff perform these tests in laboratories. Learn about pathology tests, the cost of pathology services, who can provide pathology services and the laws and regulations that apply.

6 June 2023 - A list of organisations relevant to Medicare.

19 December 2025 - Residents entering permanent care need a means assessment to find out whether they are eligible for Australian Government support with their means tested fees and accommodation costs.

30 August 2025 - As a health practitioner, it is your responsibility to comply with Medicare obligations. It’s important to do the relevant training and understand the requirements and laws that apply. Education and support is available to help you meet your obligations.

19 March 2024 - We work with agencies and committees to advise the Australian Government on Medicare policy and subsidies. We support patients and healthcare providers through various programs and initiatives. We protect the system’s integrity through a strong compliance program.