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To ensure that Westgate Health is a sustainable Cooperative, effective from October 3rd 2022 we have introduced Mixed Billing for Medical services. |
Important changes to Westgate Health Co-Operative As of Monday December 4th the following GP's will be re-locating to our Newport Clinic, located at 2 Home Road, Newport VIC 3015 Dr Kay Whitfield Dr Simone Stanton Dr Bennett Salvin Westgate Health Dental Services Dental will remain open and available over the following days: Tuesday 5th December 10am – 2pm Wednesday 6th December 10am – 5pm Thursday 7th December 10am – 5pm Tuesday 12th December 10am – 2pm Wednesday 13th December 10am – 5pm Thursday 14th December 10am – 5pm Wednesday 20th December 10am – 5pm Thursday 21st December 10am – 5pm
MyMedicare is a voluntary registration system where patients will be able to formally link themselves to their general practice and their GP, providing greater continuity of care and better coordinated care between your GP and other care teams. By registering with MyMedicare, patients and practices can access a range of benefits, including longer MBS-funded telephone calls, triple bulk billing incentives for telehealth consultations, and tailored care for complex chronic diseases. Benefits for Patients Greater continuity of care with their registered practice, improving health outcomes Registered patients will have access to longer MBS-funded telephone calls with their usual GP, promoting better accessibility and quality of care. Triple bulk billing incentives for longer MBS telehealth consultations will be available for children under 16, pensioners and other Commonwealth concession card holders registered with their general practice. Connections to more appropriate care in general practice for people who visit hospitals frequently, from mid-2024. Eligibility You’re eligible to register in MyMedicare if you have: A Medicare card or Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Veteran Card Parents/guardians and children can be registered at the same practice if one of them is eligible and registered. A parent/guardian must register a child under 14 years and provide consent on their behalf. Young people aged 14 to 17 years can register and provide consent without a parent/guardian. Patients are able to register for any practice they choose, so long as they have been seen at the practice for a face-to-face consultation at least twice in the previous 24 months. To read more about MyMedicare eligibility, please visit the Department of Health and Aged Care. How to Register Start the registration process in your Medicare Online Account or Express Plus Medicare Mobile app. Fill out a registration form at your practice. By signing the form, you are giving consent to participate in MyMedicare. Practice staff will then complete the registration in the MyMedicare system. More information can be found here: www.health.gov.au/our-work/mymedicare
Drs Return and Leave Dates:
On Leave: Dr Dervila Holmes is on leave from 04/12/2023 - 19/01/2024 | Upcoming events
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