by Vivienne Elton | Jan 18, 2022 | News
Caitlin CassidyThe Guardian 14th Jan When Jane* was told her regular psychiatry appointments would no longer be covered under Medicare’s telehealth provisions, the news was so distressing she ended up being hospitalised. “I had a crisis, and took an accidental...
by Gerald | Dec 17, 2021 | Media Release, News
The newly announced Australian Government Changes to Medicare Specialist Telehealth provisions, effective from 1 January 2022, will leave many patients unable to access necessary psychiatric assessment and treatment, including psychotherapy. MASSIVE CUTS TO TELEHEALTH...
by Gerald | Nov 2, 2021 | News
The Victorian Government’s Health Legislation Amendment (Information Sharing) Bill 2021 was rushed through its first parliamentary vote on 14 October 2021, raising many unanswered questions for patients and health care professionals in that state. The purpose of the...
by Gerald | May 28, 2021 | News
Hi, I am Dr Philip Morris. I am president of the National Association of Practising Psychiatrists. Australia is facing the imposition of United States style managed health care. This is not good for doctors, and it is definitely not good for patients. US-style managed...
by Gerald | May 28, 2021 | Media Release, News
27.05.2021National Association of Practising Psychiatrists: Submission to the ACCC regarding the Honeysuckle Application Draft Decision The Honeysuckle Health proposal put to the ACCC is a prescription for an enormous US health service company (Cigna) to join with an...
by Gerald | Feb 10, 2021 | News
Dear Australian Government Department of Health, The National Association of Practising Psychiatrists (NAPP) is very concerned about the lack of consultation time made available to assess the Private Health Insurance Consultation – Second Wave Reforms,...