AskMBS Advisory – Allied health services – Part B – Mental health treatment

This is the second of 2 complementary AskMBS advisories on allied health MBS items. The first focused on chronic disease management services. This issue provides information about the following allied mental health treatment issues in a Q&A format:

1. Bulk billing
2. Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the MBS (Better Access) initiative
3. Referrals and reports
4. Telehealth services
5. Eating disorder treatment services