Enhanced Primary Care

On 21 May 1999 the Commonwealth Government's Budget introduced the Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) Package. A GP MoU in August 1999 included the new MBS items for EPC with the new items coming into effect on 1 November 1999.

The 21 new MBS items for EPC address:

• Health assessment of the elderly;
• Care plans for chronic conditions, as well as
• Case conferencing.

For further information on the EPC program, visit the Enhanced Primary Care website.