Chronic Disease Management in General Practice through GPMPs and TCAs

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Chronic disease management is a rapidly growing area in Australia and in general practice.
The main vehicle to provide chronic disease care is what is know as care plans or GP Management Plans (GPMPs) and Team Care Arrangements (TCAs).
These items, when used correctly, have the potential to drastically improve the care and quality of life of patients with chronic conditions.
These plans also attract much higher Medicare rebates, even when bulk billed, which is why many practices have become increasingly more engaged in performing these services, which help the practice be more financially viable.

What are GP Management Plans (GPMPs)?
GP Management Plans provide funding for General Practice to create a plan to manage the care of a patient with a chronic condition.
A GPMP should include:
• A discussion with the patient around their health needs or any current health problems
• Setting health goals or targets for treatment
• Outlining what services will be provided by the practice or by other external providers
• Outlining the responsibilities or 'actions' the patient agrees to take to help reach their health goals
• Setting a date of review to get together again and track changes or progress towards their goals

What are Team Care Arrangements (TCAs)?
Team Care Arrangements are used for patients who have a chronic condition and needs which are so complex that there is the need for a 'multidisciplinary team'. This refers to a range of different providers from different health disciplines, usually involving 2 or more providers in addition to the usual GP, with one or more of these providers usually being an Allied Health clinician.

The Medicare and 'audit' requirements around these items can be complex. We've put together a set of training courses to help demystify them and to allow you to easily navigate your way around them.

Check out our free course: Introduction to GP Management Plans (GPMPs) and Team Care Arrangements (TCAs) which includes information on the relevant item numbers and resources you'll need in practice