You may have noticed some variations to referrals from general practices following changes to chronic conditions management which took effect on 1 July last year.
Chronic disease management (CDM) referrals and care requirements were replaced by new GP chronic conditions management plans (GPCCMPs).
These changes provide greater flexibility for patients to choose which services they access.
There are no changes to individual allied health items for treating chronic conditions, but referral requirements have been simplified:
- the number of allied health services under a GPCCMP does not need to be specified by the referring GP (GPs may still specify this on referral letters)
- the allied health provider does not need to be named
- team care arrangements are no longer needed
Chronic disease management services review
The DHDA is currently reviewing MBS allied health CDM services.
An allied health working group has been developed to review different components of the MBS CDM services.
If you are interested in participating, contact MRACAlliedHealth@health.gov.au
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