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Chronic Disease Management in General Practice: GPCCMP, Item 965 & 967 Structured Care

Chronic Disease Management in General Practice

Chronic disease care is a central part of modern Australian general practice. Conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, COPD and multimorbidity require coordinated long-term care across multiple providers.

Medicare has shifted chronic care planning from the traditional GP Management Plan (Item 721) and Team Care Arrangements (Item 723) framework to the newer GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP).

This hub brings together practical articles explaining:

  • GPCCMP – Item 965 (Initial chronic condition management plan)
  • GPCCMP – Item 967 (Review of the plan)
  • Previous items 721, 723 and 732
  • Structured chronic disease workflows
  • Linking problems, goals and actions in care planning
  • Coordinating allied health and preventive care

The aim is to help GPs structure chronic disease consultations so documentation supports continuity of care, multidisciplinary coordination and Medicare compliance.

Below you’ll find guides covering chronic disease management and GPCCMP workflows in Australian general practice.

Articles

The GP’s Practical Guide to care plan for Parkinson

The GP’s Practical Guide to care plan for Parkinson

An Australian GP’s step-by-step guide to designing a care plan for parkinson: eligibility, MBS alignment, team care arrangements, palliative planning, and practical tools.

2026-03-09

Dementia care plan: What Australian GPs Need to Know

Dementia care plan: What Australian GPs Need to Know

An Australian GP’s guide to building a practical, Medicare-ready dementia care plan with workflows, tools, and clinical tips.

2026-03-09

Chronic Disease: Definition, Risk Factors and Long-Term Management

Chronic Disease: Definition, Risk Factors and Long-Term Management

Learn what chronic diseases are, why they matter in Australia, common risk factors, and how structured care planning helps patients manage long-term conditions.

2026-03-06

Chronic Disease Management Plan: Complete Guide for Australian GPs

Chronic Disease Management Plan: Complete Guide for Australian GPs

Learn how to create a compliant chronic disease management plan, maximise Medicare billing, and save time using structured AI tools built for Australian GPs.

2026-03-06

How AI Is Making GP Health Assessments Actually Doable

How AI Is Making GP Health Assessments Actually Doable

Use AI to turn 75+ and ATSI health assessments into structured clinical documentation without staying back after clinic.

2026-03-06

Multimorbidity: Managing Patients with Multiple Chronic Diseases in General Practice

Multimorbidity: Managing Patients with Multiple Chronic Diseases in General Practice

Learn how GPs manage multimorbidity using chronic disease management plans, coordinated care, and structured clinical workflows.

2026-03-04

Who Qualifies for a Chronic Disease Management Plan in Australia?

Who Qualifies for a Chronic Disease Management Plan in Australia?

Learn who qualifies for a chronic disease management plan (GPCCMP), eligibility criteria, Medicare requirements, and how GPs determine suitability for chronic disease care plans.

2026-03-04

How to Write SMART Goals in Chronic Disease Management

How to Write SMART Goals in Chronic Disease Management

Learn how to write clear, measurable SMART goals for GPCCMP (Item 965) and reviews (Item 967). Improve compliance, patient engagement, and chronic disease outcomes.

2026-03-02

If the Goal Is Not Achieved, Fix the System: Rethinking Chronic Disease Management in General Practice

If the Goal Is Not Achieved, Fix the System: Rethinking Chronic Disease Management in General Practice

When chronic disease goals are not achieved, the problem is rarely the goal itself. Learn why better systems, structured actions, and review processes matter more than rewriting targets.

2026-03-02

Managing Chronic Disease as a Lifetime Project

Managing Chronic Disease as a Lifetime Project

Chronic disease management is not a single plan but a lifelong project. Learn how to structure GPCCMP care using long-term thinking, measurable goals, and coordinated reviews.

2026-03-02