DoHA Resources

GPDV recommends practice support workers visit the Department of Health and Ageing website for an extensive list of resources.
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  • Important facts about the new CDM items including impacts on Allied Health and Dental Care Medicare Items and Service Incentive Payments (SIPs) for asthma, diabetes and mental health.
  • Commonly asked questions and answers about the new CDM items (these have been compiled into an easy to access version by GPDV - Compiled Q&As).
  • Medicare Benefits Schedule item descriptors (including fee and rebate information) - GPs and others undertaking the new CDM items should refer to this information before providing the service.
  • Medicare Benefits Schedule explanatory notes - GPs and others undertaking the new CDM items should refer to this information before providing the service.
  • Table showing the key differences between the existing EPC Multidisciplinary Care Planning items and the new CDM items.
  • Scenarios for applying the new CDM items.
  • Checklists to assist GPs and others in completing Chronic Disease Management services. Use of these checklists is not mandatory.
  • Forms to assist GPs and others in completing CDM services. These forms can be customised to meet the needs of patients and practitioners in your practice.