Primary care resources
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Strengthening Medicare Taskforce Report
ReportThe Strengthening Medicare Taskforce Report outlines a vision for Australia’s primary care system of the future. The report recommends significant changes to how primary care is funded and delivered to enable high quality, integrated and person-centred care for all Australians. -
Key findings report – Evaluation of the Patient Pathways Program pilot
ReportThis report is an independent evaluation of the Patient Pathways Program (PPP) pilot. -
Application for permission to carry on business as a pharmacist by the legal personal representative of a deceased approved pharmacist form
FormComplete this form to apply to the department for permission, under section 91 of the National Health Act 1953, to carry on the business of a deceased approved pharmacist. -
Notification of a prescribing-only hospital form
FormAs a state or territory participating in the Pharmaceutical Reforms, complete this form to notify the department of approval of a public hospital to prescribe pharmaceutical benefits in accordance with the applicable Pharmaceutical Reform Agreement. -
Appointment of a representative to prepare and submit an application form
FormThis form must be completed to allow an appointed representative to prepare and submit an application to the department on behalf of the applicant(s). -
Evaluation of the Health Care Homes trial – Final evaluation report 2022
ReportThis report provides the final results of an evaluation of the Health Care Homes trial, which ran between 2017 and 2021. It includes 3 volumes: a summary report, the main report and a methods and data supplement. -
First report on key performance measures for the Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement
ReportThis report on key performance measures for the Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement (7CPA) covers the first three six-month reporting periods: 1 July – 31 December 2020, 1 January – 30 June 2021 and 1 July – 31 December 2021. -
Medicare annual statistics – Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) COVID-19 items (2021–22)
DatasetThis document contains annual statistics about the use of MBS COVID-19 items for 2021–22. -
Terms of use for the PBS Approved Suppliers Portal
GuidelineThis document covers the terms of use for the PBS Approved Suppliers Portal. -
Permission to supply pharmaceutical benefits following bankruptcy or external administration application form
FormComplete this form to apply to the department for permission under section 91B of the National Health Act 1953 to supply pharmaceutical benefits following bankruptcy of an approved pharmacist, or external administration of a pharmacist or pharmacy. -
Budget 2022–23: Investing in the 10 Year Primary Health Care Plan
Fact sheetA Budget 2022–23 fact sheet. -
Australia’s Primary Health Care 10 Year Plan 2022–2032
Policy, strategy or frameworkThe Australian Government’s Future focused primary health care: Australia’s Primary Health Care 10 Year Plan 2022–2032 is about strengthening primary health care as part of the health system and providing an agenda for primary health care reform over a decade. -
Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement – Key performance measures and monitoring arrangements
AgreementThis document contains approved key performance measures and monitoring arrangements for the Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement (7CPA). -
Key policy principles – Development and monitoring of key performance measures for the Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement
AgreementThis document explains how the measures for the Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement (7CPA) are developed and monitored. -
Practice Incentives Program – Eligible Data Set governance framework
Fact sheetThis framework sets out the roles and responsibilities of those involved in the content, collection, use, access, aggregation, privacy and security of the Practice Incentives Program (PIP) Eligible Data Set. -
Evaluation of the COAG Section 19(2) Exemptions Initiative – Improving Access to Primary Care in Rural and Remote Areas Final Report
ReportEvaluation of the COAG Section 19(2) Exemptions Initiative – Improving Access to Primary Care in Rural and Remote Areas Final Report -
Draft recommendations from the Primary Health Reform Steering Group
ReportThis report outlines the draft recommendations from the Primary Health Reform Steering Group. These recommendations will help improve the delivery of primary health care in Australia. -
National Roadmap for Improving the Health of People with Intellectual Disability
GuidelineThis roadmap aims to address serious health inequities faced by people with intellectual disability. It outlines how we can create a health system where people with intellectual disability are valued, respected and have access to high quality, timely and comprehensive health care. -
Certification statement – COVID-19 Vaccines Campaign – Community Pharmacies, Arm Yourself extension and Aged Care boosting
Campaign certification statementThis certification statement, signed by Secretary Brendan Murphy on 6 August 2021, certifies that the COVID-19 Vaccines Campaigns complies with relevant guidelines and policies. -
How to complete and submit a PDF form correctly flowchart
InfographicThis flowchart shows how to complete and submit a PDF form on the PBS Approved Suppliers Portal. -
Primary Health Network (PHN) After Hours Evaluation Report
ReportHealth Policy Analysis (HPA) evaluated the PHN After Hours Program. It considered whether PHNs achieved the program's objectives, whether the program is value for money and the successes or lessons learned. The evaluation used surveys, interviews, case studies and analysis of national data. -
Conclusion of the Health Care Homes (HCH) program fact sheet for patients
Fact sheetThe information in this fact sheet is intended to assist patients who are enrolled in the Health Care Homes program, which is ending on 30 June 2021. -
Evaluation of the Health Care Homes program – Interim evaluation report 2020
ReportThis report provides the interim results of an evaluation of the Health Care Homes trial, which ran between 2017 and 2021. It includes 3 volumes: a summary report, the main report and an evaluation progress report. -
Practice Incentives Program quality improvement measures – Technical specifications
Fact sheetThis document details the quality improvement measures for the Practice Incentives Program (PIP) Quality Improvement (QI) Incentive. -
Practice Incentives Program Eligible Data Set – JSON file specifications
Fact sheetThis document covers the file specifications for the Practice Incentives Program (PIP) Eligible Data Set.
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