Tougher diabetes PIP targets under fire
16th July 2013
Tougher Practice Incentives Program targets for diabetes cycles of care will hit the general practices that need the most help, according to a GP expert.
From next month, practices will need to ensure 50% of patients with diabetes have a cycle of care completed in order to receive the PIP Diabetes Incentive, under changes announced in the 2012/13 federal budget.
This represents a hike from the previous target of 20%.
According to Dr Gary Deed, a Brisbane GP and
