Respiratory physician Lutz Beckert considers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, including the prevention of COPD, the importance of smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation, and the lifesaving potential of addressing treatable traits. He also discusses the logic of inhaler therapy, moving from single therapy to dual and triple therapy when indicated, as well as other aspects of management
The first time you think about High Use Health Cards
Wednesday 10 April 2024, 12:20 AM

Until the magical day comes when primary care funding is increased, High Use Health Cards are one of the few things that can help keep the lights on [Image: VladSt on iStock]
Specialist GP Jo Scott-Jones suggests practices should have as many patients with High Use Health Cards as possible and explains why and how
Key points, High Use Health Cards provide practices with higher capitation fees, and most patients will pay lower fees if they also have a Community Services Card, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
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References
- Parliamentary Counsel Office. Health Entitlement Cards Regulations 1993. 7 July 2023.
- Te Whatu Ora. PHO Services Agreement, version 6.5. 1 July 2023.
- Jeffreys M. Do general practice capitation fees account for concentrations of complexity? Victoria University. 2021.