The Australian Government has announced significant changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule items for chronic disease management, with implementation now deferred until 1 July 2025. These changes represent the first major overhaul of the framework in almost two decades and aim to modernise and streamline chronic disease management in general practice. As GPs, we have a critical opportunity to prepare for these changes while continuing to deliver high-quality care to our patients with chronic conditions. This article outlines the upcoming changes and provides practical strategies for GPs to prepare their practices and enhance chronic disease management approaches. What's Changing in Chronic Disease Management? From 1 July 2025, several key changes will be implemented: Simplified Documentation : The current GP Management Plan (GPMP) and Team Care Arrangements (TCA) will be replaced with a single GP Chronic Condition Management Plan, reducing administrative complexity. MyMe...