Notices

Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) commence national consultation of clinicians and the public

The Australian Digital Health Agency is inviting clinicians and the general public to join the conversation on how data and technology can be used to improve health care so that people live happier and healthier lives.

Many people want to be more informed and involved with their own care and learn how to prevent illness and improve well-being.

Clinicians and carers want to be able to securely share information so they can provide safe, high quality services that are better co-ordinated around a person’s needs.

The findings from this national consultation will be used to develop a National Digital Health Strategy for delivery to the Australian Government in 2017.

•      Visit conversation.digitalhealth.gov.au to find out more about upcoming events, and subscribe for updates or call 1300 901 110
•       Tell your colleagues, friends and family, and encourage them to take the survey.  Submissions close 31 January 2017
•       Follow us on Twitter @AuDigitalHealth; use the hashtag #YourhealthYoursay to drive interest and comment on social media
•       Email yoursay@digitalhealth.gov.au with questions, requests for bespoke events
•       Watch the Q & A webcast here
•       Join the Q & A webcast on 30 January 2017 here

EMPHN Online Tender Portal Now Live

EMPHN has launched its online portal for tender applications on its website.

To access the portal, please visit: www.tendersearch.com.au/emphn.

The portal uses TenderSearch software and is a central location for accessing tender documents, submitting applications and finding information about the available tenders.

Temporary Extension To ePIP


For those practices registered for the Practice Incentives Program eHealth Incentive (ePIP), this is a reminder about the Temporary Amendment of the Requirements for the PIP eHealth Incentive as circulated early October.

Instead of being required to meet a quota by the end of each quarter, the requirement was changed so that practices can have until 31 January 2017 to reach the quota for all three quarters. From February 2017 onwards, the requirement will revert to the ongoing quarterly deadline.
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For more information, please contact Kirsty MacDougall via kirsty.macdougall@emphn.org.au or on 9046 0300. 

How ATAPS Can Help Your Patients

Short-Term Focused Psychological Strategies, also known as Access To Allied Psychological Services (ATAPS), last year delivered services to over 3000 people. EMPHN continues to deliver this program with 140 contracted providers working individually and within community based organisations.

These clinicians have a significant collective skill set and can deliver these services in 22 languages other than English. They can deliver services to a diverse population from various cultural backgrounds with a range of presenting issues.

The referral form, information sheets and provider directory are available at https://www.emphn.org.au/what-we-do/mental-health/ataps.

If you have any questions, please call the intake team on 9800 1071 and a team member will be happy to assist you.


Industry News

Collaborative GP and Pharmacist Chronic Disease Program Applications Open

GPs and Pharmacists are urged to work closely to manage chronic disease with new grant applications available for Whittlesea, Murrindindi and Mitchell shires.

Victorian Acting Minister for Health, Jenny Mikakos, has published the below media release today about the Pharmacist Chronic Disease Program. 

The Andrews Labor Government is calling for expressions of interest from pharmacists and GPs to participate in the new Pharmacist Chronic Disease Management pilot program.

The pilot program will see pharmacists and GPs work closely together to help patients manage their chronic illnesses and medication.

For more information, visit the Premier’s website.
 


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Upcoming Events

QUM Educational Visiting Program

Monash Lung and Sleep Institute - Annual General Practitioners Update
Date: Tues 21 February
Location: Clayton
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
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