Bluechip Updates

05/07/2019

MedicalDirector is pleased to provide the July 2019 MBS fee and DVA fee updates.

The following changes will take effect from 1^st of July 2019.

July 2019 MBS and DVA Fee Update (7.3MB)

Instructions to update MBS and DVA Fees in Bluechip:

1. Download the “July 2019 MBS and DVA fee update” above.
2. When prompted select Run. If you are prompted with a ‘Security Warning’, click to proceed.
3. When the installation welcome screen launches, click on Next to proceed.
4. Click on Install to begin the installation.
5. When the installation is completed, click on Finish.
6. The BC Fee Update screen will be launched, click on the Update Now button

Click here for detailed instructions or follow the steps below.

PLEASE NOTE: This following update only needs to be applied once on any computer.

If you experience any problems applying this update, please contact MedicalDirector Customer Care on 1300 300 161 or log an online support enquiry.

25/07/2018

MedicalDirector is pleased to provide your practice with the new MedicalDirector Bluechip 3.18.0 Update, which will provide you with the latest features and functionality to enhance performance.

Benefits of the new Bluechip 3.18.0

Backup/Restore *MUST READ*

The backup/restore utilities have been superseded, which means all users will now need to use a new utility to back up and restore data. For instructions, see user guide and video.

• Read the new backup user guide
• Read the new restore user guide

You can now easily determine which document management system you currently use (ManageEzy or ImageLite). This information is required, should you wish to include documents when performing a backup.

Banking Permissions

Practice Managers can now edit banking permissions on the practioner’s behalf.

Online Claiming

Resubmit OEC without the need to re-enter details (you can rename existing details and change the dates)

Protection

Increased SMS password protection to 30 characters

Referrals

Referrer provider numbers now appear in the doctor’s window. This assists with referring Practitioners that work at multiple locations.

Avoid duplicates

Ability to run a report displaying the duplicate patients to assist with merging duplicates.

Prompts alerting product registration expiry

To ensure you receive ongoing software support, you will receive prompts advising your upcoming product registration expiry including the date of expiry.

Please note: Expired registration will result in your software going into read-only mode.

16/07/2019

MedicalDirector is pleased to provide users with the latest Health Fund fees and rates. MedicalDirector continues to regularly liaise with Health Funds to get these updates to you as soon as they become available.

Please continue to check the corresponding dates in the table below on a regular basis for future updates.

MedicalDirector takes no responsibility for any errors or omissions. It is up to the practice to verify with the Health Funds directly that these rates and fees are correct.

Instructions for Download

Click here to view Step by Step instructions on how to download and update the fees you require (or download pdf document).

AHSA

ACT	NSW	NT	QLD	SA	TAS	VIC	WA

Updated: July 2019

BUPA (HBA/MBF/NRMA/ SGIC/SGIO)

ACT	NSW	NT	QLD	SA	TAS	VIC	WA

Updated: July 2019

GMHBA, RACT, Budget Direct and Frank

Limited everyday and Fit Packages (Top &Ultra) only. For GMHBA Gap Saver Cover and Frank More Gap Cover for all states, refer to AHSA.

Updated: July 2016

HBF

HBF (Known Gap)	HBF (No Gap)

Updated: July 2019

HCF

HCF (Known Gap)	HCF (No Gap)

Updated: July 2019

Medibank Private

Updated: July 2019

Medibank Health Solutions

Updated: March 2019

MBF

Note: MBF Fees are now merged with BUPA-HBA-MBF

NIB

Updated: July 2019

St Luke's Health

Updated: July 2019

Third Party

ACT	NSW	NT	QLD	SA	TAS	VIC	WA
n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a		n/a

Updated: July 2016

WorkCover

ACT	NSW	NT	QLD	SA	TAS	VIC	WA
n/a	n/a	n/a			n/a
Nov 2016	Nov 2016	July 2017	Dec 2018	July 2019	Nov 2016	July 2019	Dec 2017

Mildura District Hospital Fund

Updated: July 2019

TAC (Transport Accident Commission, Victoria)

Updated: July 2019

01/11/2016

DOWNLOAD (7.31 MB)

This is the fee activator for Bluechip versions 2.8 and above. Bluechip Fee Activator 2.0.13.1 is a required prerequisite to Bluechip MBS & RMFS Fee Update and must be installed in the server or standalone prior to the Fee Update.

Instructions to download:

1. Click Download button on the right for the BC Fee Activator file BCFeeActivator_2.0.13.1_Setup.exe.
2. When prompted to ‘Run’, ‘Save’ or ‘Cancel’ the application, select ‘Run‘. The application will download to your computer and immediately run.
3. You may be prompted for a ‘Security Warning’ message. If so, please select ‘Run‘.
4. When the BC Fee Activator launches, click the ‘Next‘ button to proceed. The installation proceeds and the progress is displayed.
5. When the installation has completed, click the ‘Finish‘ button.

16/07/2019

We are pleased to announce the release of the July 2019 update for MedicalDirector Bluechip Day Surgery,  this update is valid from 1st of July 2019 and is intended to satisfy all the statutory reporting requirements for year 2019-20.