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General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GPACI)
From 1 July 2024, eligible general practitioners (GPs) and practices registered with both MyMedicare and General Practice in Aged Care Incentive are able to receive incentive payments. These incentive payments are for providing regular visits and care planning to older people living in aged care.
The General Practice in Aged Care Incentive promotes continuous, quality care. Developed in response to the:
Why it is important
The General Practice in Aged Care Incentive will make it easier for older people living in residential aged care homes to receive regular visits and care planning services from their responsible GP and practice. This supports improved continuity of care and aims to reduce avoidable hospitalisations.
Guidelines: General Practice in Aged Care Incentive Program Guidelines
Please see here for further information and resources:
For more information on the General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GPACI), go to: https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/gpaci
For Services Australia information and how to register, please go to:
Accreditation support: Please note, if you are thinking of being accredited as a general practice or a non-traditional general practice, CESPHN’s Practice Support and Development Team can offer support to you and your practice.
If you have any questions or need support on the GP Aged Care Incentive, please contact: Practice Support and Development or Digital Health and QI teams.
For further general support on MyMedicare or the General Practice Aged Care Incentive (GPACI), please contact CESPHNs Practice Support Team at practicesupport@cesphn.com.au
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