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Updated Medical Items Table of Costs including new diagnostic imaging fees—effective 1 April 2020

The Medical Items Table of Costs has been updated to reflect MBS changes up to 17 March 2020, which include amendments to intensive care and emergency medicine and new COVID-19 telehealth items. New diagnostic imaging fees have also been released, effective 1 April 2020.

26 March 2020
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An update from WorkCover Queensland on COVID-19

The impacts of COVID-19 continue to evolve across Queensland, Australia and the rest of the globe. WorkCover Queensland is focussed on the health, well-being and safety of our own staff, our customers and our stakeholders.

13 March 2020
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New return to work services panel

WorkCover Queensland has now completed the open tender process to appoint a new return to work services panel.

24 February 2020
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Changes to Medical items table of costs - effective 1 December 2019

The medical items table of costs, effective 1 December 2019 are now available.

21 November 2019
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Workers' Compensation Legislative Amendments

The Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019 (the amendment Bill) was passed by the Queensland Parliament, and received assent on 30 October 2019.

8 November 2019
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Medical items table of costs - 2019 annual review

WorkCover Queensland will again review and update the table of costs for medical treatment applicable for workers’ compensation in Queensland on 1 December 2019.

23 September 2019
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The medical and allied health panel (MAHP) tender is now open

The medical and allied health panel (MAHP) tender is now open, and can be accessed on the Queensland Government QTenders website.

16 September 2019
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Medical Advisory Panel review

As part of our ongoing commitment to improve our services, we’re undertaking a review of our Medical Advisory Panel (MAP). Part of the review includes our desire to align the expectations for the MAP with our corporate strategies and values. As such, we will be expanding the MAP to include a broader range of services which has resulted in a name change from the Medical Advisory Panel (MAP), to the Medical and Allied Health panel (MAHP).

6 September 2019
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Return to work services panel tender closing soon

WorkCover Queensland encourages all interested parties to submit their application for the return to work services panel tender, which closes at 2pm Australian Eastern Standard Time on Friday 6 September 2019.

2 September 2019
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Return to work services panel tender now open

WorkCover is establishing a new return to work (RTW) services panel via an open tender process. The tender is now open.

2 August 2019
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Employer forum - a safe and healthy workplace can make a big difference

A recent construction industry employer forum discussed the importance of keeping a safe and healthy workplace and the long-term benefits this can bring to both employers and workers. Industry experts provided valuable information on a range of topics from: effective injury prevention and injury management strategies, to mental health in the construction industry and helpful resources available, to common law claims and the associated legal issues.

1 August 2019
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Allied health table of costs update 2019

WorkCover Queensland has reviewed and updated the Allied health table of costs for 2019. The changes take effect from 1 July 2019.

24 June 2019