Further information regarding changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) to support patients affected by bushfires is now available. Six new MBS items (91721, 91723, 91725, 91727, 91729 and 91731) were introduced on 17 January 2020 to support GPs to provide Focussed Psychological Strategies (FPS) for mental health services to patients affected by bushfires. MBS items 2121, 2150 and 2196, which provide rebates for GP telehealth services provided to patients with mental health issues in drought-affected areas, have been expanded to include patie...