Publications

Terms of reference for the Health Technology Assessment Policy and Methods Review Reference Committee.

We engage internationally to help protect the health of Australians, ensure our health system continues to be best practice, promote international standards and contribute to Australia's policy goals.

Public patients in a public hospital receive services free of charge. However, patients may elect to be a private patient and claim Medicare benefits instead. To ensure appropriate billing, you need to know when patients can claim Medicare benefits when they attend a public hospital.

This infographic issued on 17 March 2023 provides a weekly traffic light report of the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation across Australia.

These reports list the percentage of people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 by local government area (LGA).

This weekly report provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally. The report includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, testing and PPE provided to affected services.

This infographic issued on 10 March 2023 provides a weekly traffic light report of the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation across Australia.

These reports list the percentage of people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 by local government area (LGA).

This weekly report provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally. The report includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, testing and PPE provided to affected services.

Advice by Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly regarding pre-departure testing requirements for travellers from China to Australia.

This document summarises the discussion and outcomes of the Digital Transformation Sector Partners meeting on 10 March 2023.

This presentation contains the slides presented at the Digital Transformation Sector Partners meeting on 10 March 2023.

Brand guidelines to support providers to engage with Star Ratings.

Australia’s pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirements for passengers arriving from the People’s Republic of China, including the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, will cease applying to flights that land in Australia at 12.01 am on 11 March 2023.

An update from the Health Technology Assessment Policy and Methods Review Reference Committee following its meeting on 13 February 2023.

The Probity Plan outlines the probity principles and processes agreed by the Reference Committee for the HTA Review.

GPMS will improve the way aged care provider information is managed, making it easier for older Australians to access quality, safety and choice for aged care services.

This communique outlines discussions held during the Medical Workforce Reform Advisory Committee’s December 2022 meeting.

The Australian General Practice Training program guidelines (AGPT Guidelines) support the implementation and delivery of the AGPT program under a college-led training model, which commenced 1 February 2023. Note that updated AGPT Guidelines will be published prior to 1 January 2026.

This document contains the Privacy Impact Assessment for the Management of the Mitochondrial Donation Donor Register.

Fact sheet describing the Dental Benefits Scheme (DBS) audit process.

This certification statement, signed by Secretary Brendan Murphy on 1 March 2023, certifies that the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) General Co-Payment Reduction campaign complies with relevant guidelines and policies.

These reports list the percentage of people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 by local government area (LGA).

This infographic issued on 3 March 2023 provides a weekly traffic light report of the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation across Australia.

This weekly report provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally. The report includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, testing and PPE provided to affected services.