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28 April 2025

HealthPathways Melbourne seeks GPs and pharmacists to review its content

HealthPathways Melbourne (HPM) is a trusted source of clinical and referral information for primary health care providers. Expert external critiques are essential for maintaining the…
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28 April 2025

Are you prepared for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program release?

The National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) is set to roll out in July 2025 – is your team across what it means for general…
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28 April 2025

Heart Week 2025 – Start the conversation about heart health

This Heart Health Week (5 – 11 May 2025), it’s time to put heart health in the spotlight. Start a conversation with your patients about…
General practice

28 April 2025

Do you need help navigating patient data searches in POLAR?

Explore the new & improved POLAR walkthrough guides – now available on the EMPHN website. These step-by-step guides are designed to help you navigate both…
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Primary care

01 November 2024

Reminder: 2024 CPD deadline approaching for GPs

Urgent reminder: 2024 CPD deadline approaching for GPs – No grace period beyond December 2024. The Medical Board of Australia has issued an important update…
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01 November 2024

New criteria for eligible patients requiring specialist management for a range of respiratory and sleep conditions

New statewide referral criteria for select respiratory conditions and sleep disorders come into effect from 1 November 2024 in all Victorian public hospitals. When a…
General practice

01 November 2024

New criteria for eligible patients requiring general surgery for a range of conditions

New statewide referral criteria for select hernia, oesophageal and hepatobiliary, colon and anorectal conditions potentially requiring general surgery, come into effect from 1 November 2024…
General practice

31 October 2024

Strengthening mental health care – EMPHN hosts IAR training and networking event for Local GPs in Lilydale

EMPHN recently hosted a comprehensive Initial Assessment & Referral (IAR) training and networking event in Lilydale, organised in collaboration with the GP Engagement team. This…
General practice

29 October 2024

POLAR Tip – Using formulas

Did you know that you can enhance your searches in POLAR using formulas in the filters section? The formulas feature allows you to customise your…
Digital enablement

28 October 2024

New campaign highlights importance of cervical screening for people with disability

A recently released campaign, Screen Me! is a new initiative encouraging women and people with a cervix who have a disability to participate in regular…
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28 October 2024

Updated WIP – Practice Stream guidelines as of 1 October 2024

The Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) Practice Stream encourages multidisciplinary and team-based models of care. The program provides financial incentives to general practices to engage a range of health…
General practice

28 October 2024

GP staff burnout – Employee Assistance Program available via EMPHN

As part of our commitment to fostering a healthier, more supportive work environment, EMPHN is extending its Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to general practice staff…
General practice

16 October 2024

National Carers Week 2024

Millions of reasons to care EMPHN proudly supports National Carers Week, a time to recognise, celebrate, and raise awareness for the three million Australians who…
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