Regulator function
Protects patients and the community from the risks associated with inappropriate practice, and protects the Commonwealth from having to meet the cost of medical / health services provided as a result of inappropriate practice
Legislation
- Part VAA of the Health Insurance Act 1973
- Health Insurance (Professional Services Review Scheme) Regulations 2019
- Health Insurance (Professional Services Review – Sampling Methodology) Determination 2017
- Health Insurance (Professional Services Review – Allied Health, Primary Health Care and Others) Determination 2023
Regulated community
Persons providing services under Medicare, the PBS, and the Child Dental Benefits Scheme.
Portfolio
Health and Aged Care
Internal to department / external entity
External
Ministerial Statement of Expectations
Ministerial Statement of Expectations date
3 August 2023
Regulator Statement of Intent
Regulator Statement of Intent date
16 October 2023