This session will cover the expansion to the Bulk billing incentive and Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Payment (BBPIP) that was introduced on the 1st of November.
Join us for an overview of a full overview of both programs along with a step by step guide to how the BBPIP calculator works, and the importance of using practice specific data to provide accurate results. Most commonly asked questions and answers will be covered to allow participants the most up to date information to help guide the decision making process of whether to join the BBPIP or stay mixed billing.
Objectives:
1. Understand the recently expanded eligibility criteria for Medicare bulk billing incentives and the implications for general practice
2. Gain knowledge of the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP)
3. Recall how the online Bulk Billing Calculator can assist practices to make an informed decision with regard to participating in the BBPIP
Wendy has worked in the general practice sector for 22 years, with the last twelve years as a Senior Operations Manager in a large regional general practice in Victoria. This practice won the AGPAL Rural and Remote General Practice of the Year Award for excellence in 2018. She provides direction and mentoring for new doctors, medical students, nurses and administration staff.
Wendy is responsible for coordinating the community-controlled operations including IT, chronic disease clinics, bookings, recalls and reminders. She has a strong interest in Medicare interpretation and chronic disease, and has excellent knowledge of the Medicare guidelines, and how to optimize Medicare for patient benefit within general practice settings.
Wendy is an experienced general practice educator. She enjoys sharing her knowledge to improve processes that maximise outcomes in general practice. Most recently she has delivered MBS for Chronic Disease Management to rural and metropolitan general practices and for staff of an Aboriginal community controlled health service and a series of General Practice Triage workshops for receptionists and Practice Managers
