Our work related to preventive health

We reviewed the comparative clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of metal-backed patellae (MBP) in the Prescribed List (PL). We asked if there is evidence to justify MBP having a higher benefit amount than all-polyethylene patellae (APP).

The MPIROCS provides run-off cover to eligible midwives who have stopped private practice. Find out who is eligible and how this scheme works.

The MPIS helps indemnity insurers with the cost of claims against midwives in private practice.

The Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission is investing $125 million to support a million Australians with mental health issues. This funding will enable access to new approaches to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

Mindframe guides the media on reporting sensitively about suicide, mental ill-health, alcohol and other drugs.

MindSpot is a free digital mental health clinic, guided by qualified therapists, which provides information about mental health, online assessments and online treatment for adults with anxiety, stress, depression and chronic pain.

Mitochondrial donation is an IVF-based assisted reproductive technology. It has the potential to prevent mitochondrial disease in babies born to mothers who may otherwise pass on the disease. Learn more about what mitochondrial donation is, why it's important, and how we propose to introduce it.

We are making changes to provide better and faster access to pathology and diagnostic imaging reports in My Health Record. These changes will ensure consumers and their healthcare providers have better access to key health information when and where they need it.

Learn about the proposed reforms to Part B of the Prescribed List.

Learn about the work we are doing to modernise the process of applying to have a product included on the Prescribed List.