Western Victoria Primary Health Network are pleased to invite you to this 3-part webinar series where attendees will learn better ways to bill and use MBS numbers.
Presenter:
- Ash Van Leeuwestyn, Better Billing
SESSION ONE:
The 715 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Assessment
Learning outcomes:
- Identify and promote ways to achieve health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Identify and promote social, environmental and cultural determinants of health in the local community
- Facilitate timely and appropriate use of relevant Indigenous-specific health measures and MBS/PBS items
- Identify and implement appropriate policies and initiatives regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health to optimise outcomes
SESSION TWO:
Small, mighty and lost – the MBS numbers we are all missing
Learning outcomes:
- Define a planned and opportunistic approach to provide health screening, preventive care and health-promotion activities in a culturally appropriate way
- Identify and promote ways to achieve health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
SESSION THREE:
Care plans and chronic disease – the MBS update
Learning outcomes:
- Develop chronic disease management plans that address the interactions and complications of multisystem disease and the use of multiple medications
- Identify appropriate Medicare item numbers that assist in the management of chronic disease
Dates:
- Session One: 29th October 7.00pm – 8.00pm
- Session Two: 20th November 7.00pm – 8.00pm
- Session Three: 10th December 7.00pm – 8.00pm
