Best Practice Software resources
Best Practice Software is here to help you navigate your way through the minefield of information around Chronic Disease Management changes in 2025!
FAQ: GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP)
Answers frequently asked questions about the upcoming changes to the MBS Chronic Disease Management framework.
Preparing for Chronic Condition Management Changes in Bp Premier
Provides an overview of the upcoming changes in Bp Premier to support the new Chronic Disease Management framework from 1 July 2025, including billing, template, and workflow updates.
Database Search: Chronic Condition Management
A collection of database search queries is provided to assist practices in identifying patients who may be eligible for a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) and review.
Database Search: Patients who can benefit from MyMedicare
Includes information about generating patient lists for patients who would benefit from registering with MyMedicare.
Care Plan Templates
IMPORTANT Do not open any Bp Premier template in an external word processor. Doing so may result in the loss of Bp Premier data fields, as these fields are not compatible with external programs and may be removed or corrupted during the conversion process.
The July 2025 Data Update includes the following Word Processor templates. If the templates are not available in Bp Premier after installing the July 2025 Data Update, you can manually download and import them.
Import a template
Follow the instructions to import an RTF file into Bp Premier as a template:
- Save the template file to a known folder on the Bp Premier server or anywhere accessible from a Bp Premier workstation.
- From the main Bp Premier screen, click the
icon or select Utilities > Word processor from the menu. When in a patient record, select File > New Letter The word processor will open. - Select Templates > Import Template. Browse to the directory that you saved the .RTF template into.
- Select the file name to be imported and click Open. The template will be displayed in the word processor.
- Make any changes to the imported template.
- Select Available to all users if you want other users to be able to use the template.
- Save the template
Printable resources
Right-click on a link and click Save target as... or Save link as... to download a PDF document to a known location. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader (available for free) to view the documents listed here once downloaded. Click on a link to view the PDF in your web browser.
- Quick Reference Guide: Changes to Chronic Disease Management (CDM)
- Printable Foldout: Changes to Chronic Disease Management
Print from web browser
- Click on a link to open the file in your web browser.
- Select the printer icon or press Ctrl + p on your keyboard. The printer interface for your computer will open.
- Select the correct printer.
- Chose Portrait as the paper Orientation.
- Select the Colour mode.
- Click Print.
eLearning
To support practices in understanding the upcoming changes to the Chronic Disease Management framework, Best Practice Software has developed an eLearning course:
External resources
MBS Online resources
For more information, all MBS Fact Sheets are available below:
- Chronic Disease Management Framework Overview Fact Sheet
- Transition Arrangements for Existing Patients
- Referral Arrangements for Allied Health Services
- MBS Items for GP Chronic Condition Management Plans
- What Do the Changes Mean for Practice Nurses, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners and Aboriginal Health Workers?
- What Do the Changes Mean for Allied Health Providers?
Cubiko
- Chronic Condition Management Hub — access guides, tools, and practical tips to help your practice prepare for the changes in Chronic Condition Management.
Lyrebird
- Lyrebird Integration with Bp Premier GPCCMP Updates — Learn more about how the Lyrebird AI Scribe integration for Bp Premier can help assist you with note taking and billing for the GPCCMP changes.
RACGP
MyMedicare
For more information on MyMedicare see:
- MyMedicare — Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
- Information for MyMedicare general practices and healthcare providers — Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
- Information for MyMedicare patients — Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
For more information on how to manage MyMedicare in your practice:
-
Services Australia — navigating PRODA / HPOS for MyMedicare and General Practice in Aged Care Incentive (GPACI) with eLearning Modules; Infographics and Simulations for ease of understanding.
Information correct at time of publishing (01 July 2025).
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