On 14 October 2016, all practices receiving ePIP were contacted and informed of an extension, until 31 January 2017, to meet the Shared Health Summary upload requirements for the following quarters: 1/5/16 to 31/7/16, 1/8/16 to 31/10/16, 1/11/16 to 31/1/17. The Department sent letters to general practices regarding claiming the ePIP, the letters fell into 3 categories:
1. Your Healthcare Provider Identifier – Organisation number is required for the eHealth Incentive – URGENT Information Required
What does this mean?
Practice has been receiving ePIP but targets for SHS uploaded has not been met. They are required to email voluntary.compliance.team@health.gov.au within 21 days to advise their HPI-O number that has been used for conducting My Health Record transactions. If the practice fails to provide HPI-O number they will automatically be withdrawn from ePIP and asked to return the payments as they cannot determine if any SHS uploads have occurred. (Note: HPI-O number will be on all ePIP Incentive documents)
2. Failure to meet requirements for the Practice Incentives Program eHealth Incentive – ACTION REQUIRED
What does this mean?
Practice has not uploaded any SHS for the 1/5/16 to 31/7/16, 1/8/16 to 31/10/16, 1/11/16 to 31/1/17 but was paid for these quarters. Practices should review their records and contact voluntary.compliance.team@health.gov.au if they believe there are discrepancies. If the practice did not meet the target, complete the Voluntary Acknowledgement of Incorrect Payment to advise which quarter/s the target was not met and return within 21 days. Failure to respond within 21 days may result in debt recovery action. To prevent future debt, practices will be automatically withdrawn and can reapply.
3. Meeting Your Requirements for the Practice Incentive Program eHealth Incentive – REVIEW & ACT NOW.
What does this mean?
Practice has not uploaded any SHS for some the quarters 1/5/16 to 31/7/16, 1/8/16 to 31/10/16, 1/11/16 to 31/1/17. (Note: the ‘Actual’ column in red). Because they have uploaded 50% or more of their target they will only be required to repay the portion of the target that was not met. Practices should review their records and contact voluntary.compliance.team@health.gov.au if they believe there are discrepancies. If the practice did not meet the target, complete the Voluntary Acknowledgement of Incorrect Payment, to advise which quarter/s the target was not met and return within 21 days. Failure to respond within 21 days the Dept. may initiate debt recovery action. To prevent future debt, they will be automatically withdrawn and can reapply. If the practice is not going to meet their targets they should opt out through HPOs online.
For more informaton, contact the Practice Support team on 9347 1188.
