Upcoming changes to MBS Chronic Disease Management Arrangements
Changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule items for chronic disease management have been deferred from 1 November 2024 until 1 July 2025. The additional time will support all practices and providers, including GPs and allied health providers, to be ready for the changes to these important services.
Chronic diseases are a leading cause of illness and death in Australia, and with an ageing population, these changes aim to improve care delivery. The changes aim to:
- simplify, streamline, and modernise the arrangements for health care professionals and patients
- promote continuity of care
- encourage the regular review of chronic condition management plans
- support communications between a patient’s multidisciplinary care team
- ensure existing patients can continue to access the care they need.
What can you do to prepare?
Activity 2 of the Chronic Condition Management (CCM) Activation Series will focus on planning with your practice team to ensure they aware and prepared for the upcoming changes.
Prepare your general practice for changes to the Chronic Condition Management (CCM) MBS items by participating in our Activation Series, starting with Activity 1.
It’s time to get your general practice ready for changes to Chronic Conditions Management (CCM) MBS items.
