1b. Make July 1 a success! Managing the Assignment of Benefit Change
Tracks
Stream 2
| Saturday, May 23, 2026 |
| 10:30 - 11:15 |
| Cockle Bay 1 |
Overview
Partner presentation - Best Practice Software
Details
With legislation changing on 1 July 2026 to enable pre-assignment and digitised forms for both pre- and post-services, now is the time to start getting your practice and your patients ready.
This session will provide a clear overview of what has changed and why it matters, covering the key updates to the legislation and what those changes mean in practical terms for practices and patients. We’ll also explore the workflow impacts practices need to be aware of, including where existing processes may shift.
Join us to ensure a smoother transition and greater confidence for your practice ahead of July 1.
Learning Outcomes: • Understanding what changes have been made to the legislation • Knowing what these changes mean for both practices and patients • Aware of the key workflow changes associated with pre-assignment and digitised forms • Identifying practical steps they can take now to prepare for the July 1 change
This session will provide a clear overview of what has changed and why it matters, covering the key updates to the legislation and what those changes mean in practical terms for practices and patients. We’ll also explore the workflow impacts practices need to be aware of, including where existing processes may shift.
Join us to ensure a smoother transition and greater confidence for your practice ahead of July 1.
Learning Outcomes: • Understanding what changes have been made to the legislation • Knowing what these changes mean for both practices and patients • Aware of the key workflow changes associated with pre-assignment and digitised forms • Identifying practical steps they can take now to prepare for the July 1 change
Speaker
Dr Tina Blight
GP
Wakefield Gardens Surgery
Chairperson
10:30 - 11:15
Dr Tina Blight is a Canberra-based General Practitioner and Practice Owner with a passion for holistic family medicine, practice leadership, and sustainable healthcare delivery. A graduate of the University of Sydney in 2004, she has worked across metropolitan and regional settings before returning to Canberra in 2018. Tina is an owner of Wakefield Gardens Surgery and The Surgery in Manuka Terrace, where she combines clinical care with a strong interest in team culture, chronic disease management, medical education, and building efficient, patient-focused general practice systems. Outside of medicine, Tina enjoys running, snow sports, and the ongoing adventure of parenting teenagers.
Ms Bec Bland
Assistant Director, Partnerships (Commercial)
Best Practice Software
Make July 1 a success! Managing the Assignment of Benefit Change
10:30 - 11:15
Bec directs commercial partnerships at Best Practice Software, and is responsible for monitoring, managing, and engaging our government and industry partners. She is extensively involved in the Australasian e-health community and regularly engaged in emerging healthcare innovation.
Above all, Bec is a strong customer advocate, using her experience and expertise to ensure that a customer-first approach is adopted for all Partner, government, and industry projects delivered.
