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Changes to consultation fees from 25th July 2022
02/06/2022
All Ways Healthcare is a Not-for-Profit organisation that has been able to provide a fully bulk billed health care services to the community since 2004. However, providing bulk billing services for the past 18 years has not been without its struggles. Current Medicare rebates falling short of the cost of delivering quality medical services, and bulk billing is no longer sustainable.
It is for this reason; All Ways Healthcare have had to follow suit with many other Practices in the region and nationally in moving from a completely bulk billing Practice to a mixed billing/fee for service model. The change to mixed billing will also help us to attract and retain GPs to the area.
From 25th July 2022, All Ways Healthcare will introduce the mixed billing/fee for service model at our Cessnock and Kurri Kurri Practices.
The following eligible patients will continue to be bulk billed:
· Under the age of 16 years,
· Patients with a valid pension, or health care card,
· DVA card holders &
· Patients attending for GP management planning for their chronic condition.
Patients who do not meet the eligibility criteria may incur a fee for their medical consultation; this is at the discretion of their treating GP.
All Ways Healthcare would like to remind the Cessnock & Kurri Kurri Communities that despite these changes, we remain committed to our MISSION in ensuring the Community is provided with accessible and comprehensive health care.
Be Kind
06/01/2022
We understand COVID times are stressful.
We ask that you be kind towards our staff as we navigate through the pandemic with you, ensuring you and our staff remain CovidSafe.
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COVID Update
If you or a loved one tests POSITIVE to COVID19, please go to the NSWHealth site to find more information on how to manage COVID19 safely in the home.
If you are feeling unwell and require a review with your GP, please book a Telehealth appointment - DO NOT come into the practice in person as you MUST self isolate for at least 7 days.
For further advice on worsening symptoms you can also phone the Home Support Line on 1800 960 933 or the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080.
If symptoms become severe phone 000
Masks are Mandatory
Please note: Surgical masks are a requirement of entry into our Practices.
We thank you for your cooperation.
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Healthy Heart Checks
A healthy heart = A healthy you...
If you are aged 45 years and over, or 30 years and over if you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you should consider booking in for a Heart Health Check!
At your heart health check appointment, your GP and Nurse can help you to understand your heart health risk and implement changes to reduce your risk of a heart attack and/or stroke.
In addition to booking an appointment for your 'Healthy Heart Check' with your GP, head over to the Heart Foundation for more information and tools to calculate your Heart Age.
Get the care you need, catering for all your health care needs.
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Kurri Kurri - 02 4939 3300
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