Ensuring that clients access their full entitlement of follow-up care after a 715-health check is a significant opportunity for ACCHOs to enhance patient health outcomes and secure Medicare funding. Sector Leader investigates. The ACCHO sector plays a vital role in delivering culturally safe, comprehensive healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Queensland.
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MyMedicare is an Australian Government initiative that allows patients to enrol with one primary care practice and to nominate a preferred GP at that practice. The registration to MyMedicare is voluntary for patients, practices and primary care providers. The intention of MyMedicare is to, over time, support a range of reforms to improve access to primary care and support practice viability.
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Australians can now add their Medicare card to the digital wallet in the myGov app.
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Sector Leader Magazine is published by the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC).
We welcome submissions from our Members, Associates and Affiliates on the great work being undertaken within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Organisation Sector.
If you would like to contribute story ideas for consideration or comment on items in the current issue, please contact our Communications Team at communications@qaihc.com.au. Previous issues can be viewed online at qaihc.com.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are warned that this publication may contain images or names of people who have passed away.
