Health assessments & co-billing: HealthCert GP Update, 2025

In this HealthCert GP Update, Dr Simone Gonzo unpacks how to correctly apply and combine the new MBS item numbers for key health assessments (including chronic disease, geriatric care, mental health, and diabetes) —providing a clear, practical overview tailored for busy GPs.

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Full GP Update video

Below, watch the full expert presentation and Q&A with Dr Simone Gonzo.

What you will learn

From 1 July 2025, Medicare introduced major updates in women’s health and chronic disease management, including new item numbers for menopause health assessments and revised chronic condition care plans. These changes were covered in our previous GP Update. If you missed it, you can catch up here.

Following the overwhelming response to that session, this new GP Update webinar continues the focus on practical Medicare billing strategies for health assessments in general practice, with examples of safe, compliant co-billing and documentation.

Watch the above recording to gain confidence in structuring health assessments efficiently while maximising appropriate rebates and maintaining compliance.

Useful resources

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Bonus GP Update resources

[coming soon] Make it easier to apply these guidelines in your practice with additional resources:

• Key takeaways factsheet: Download a one-page summary for quick reference. Download factsheet >
• FAQ sheet: The most common questions from GPs in the live session, answered by Dr Simone Gonzo. Download Q&As >
• Podcast episode: Listen to the update as a podcast on the go >

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You can self-record CPD for this HealthCert GP Update. If you consume educational content on this blog, you can Quick Log CPD hours with the RACGP/ACRRM via the usual self-submission process. You will be asked to reflect on what you have learned, and you will require supporting evidence such as a screenshot. For more information, view the: RACGP CPD guide | ACRRM CPD guide

About the presenter

Dr Simone Gonzo began working in healthcare as a registered nurse in hospitals throughout Queensland in 2003. After making the change to medicine, she graduated with an MBBS from The University of Queensland in 2010 and gained FRACGP in 2015. Dr Gonzo enjoys all aspects of general practice including family health, mental health, chronic disease management, and complex primary care. She also has a special interest in teaching and training GP registrars and medical students. Dr Gonzo is a champion of general practice and promotes the importance of this specialty in the healthcare landscape.