Practice Incentive Program
Contact: Reception (08) 9319 0555
Resource request form
Introduction
The Practice Incentive Payments (PIP), introduced in November 2001, aims to recognise practices providing comprehensive, quality care for their patients.
- To receive PIP Payments, Practices must be fully accredited.
- Most components of the PIP are proportional to SWPE* and practice size.
* Standardised Whole Patient Equivalent - See PIP Resource Manual for more detail
In general there are 3 types of incentive payments:
1) Sign on Payment -
One off payment intended to assist with setting up registers & recalls or for purchase of new equipment eg. Spirometer. Paid to practice (except for Mental Health.)
2) Service Incentive Payment -
Intended to remunerate the individual GPs for the services. This payment is made in addition to the Medicare rebate for consultation. Paid quarterly via PIP.
3) Services Outcomes Payment -
Remunerates practices for reaching target levels of care.
Paid directly to Practice via PIP.
What incentives are available?
There are a number of incentives Practices are eligible for:
Chronic Disease Management:
Other PIPs
Fremantle GP Network Support
Fremantle GP Network is able to offer practical advice to support you in understanding and accessing these incentives. We have also developed a number of very useful resources which can support you in using these incentives.
Useful Link:
www.medicareaustralia.gov.au
