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Content last updated 6/09/2024

At Gold Coast Primary Health Network, we understand that practice managers are a key part of managing an effective, efficient and successful general practice.

Our team can support you in finding resources related to:

Accreditation and access to data management
Practice management – MBS item numbers, the Practice Incentive Program (PIP), Health Professionals Online Services (HPOS), Aboriginal Health, document management systems
Workforce – recruitment and retention strategies
Digital Health (eHealth) and data quality
- Access to practice manager forum/network email and other GCPHN news

Human Resources

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The Australian Medical Association (AMA) provides many resources including a list of service and fees and a practice support toolkit. To access this information, you must be a GP and a member of the AMA. You can become a member here.
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has many useful business and practice resources, including the General Practice Management Toolkit employment guides, billing guides and practice guides.
Information regarding pay, leave, employee entitlements, ending employment and awards and agreements is available on the Australian Government Fair Work
DoctorConnect provides information to international medical graduates and their employers.
Workforce Incentive Program

Privacy

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RACGP has several resources available to help ensure the privacy of patient health information.
- Privacy and managing health information in general practice
- APP privacy policy: managing patient health information
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) website includes all you need to know regarding Australian Privacy Principles, including resources regarding the Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme.

Other Information and Resources

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Get the Record Straight

Having up to date information helps your practice provide safe, high quality care. Download our ‘Get the Record Straight’ poster to remind you and other practice staff to update patient details.

The Australian Association of Practice Management (AAPM) is the peak body representing practice managers. It promotes professional development, leadership and education. It has many resources to assist practice managers including Accreditation, Digital Health, Government Information, Products, Workforce and an Online Learning Centre.