Reconnection, Not Paperwork: Making the 3-Month Review Cycle Matter

With the introduction of the new GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP), one of the most meaningful updates is the recommendation to review care plans every 3 months, if clinically relevant.On paper, it’s a structural change. In practice, it’s a moment to come back together.

For a long time, referrals have been linear. A patient sees their GP, gets a care plan, is referred to Allied Health, and maybe they return. But often they don’t. Often, the loop isn’t closed, the goals aren’t reviewed, and the people involved in that patient’s care don’t reconnect.

The 3-month review cycle is a built-in rhythm for re-engagement. Not just between GP and patient, but between everyone involved in care. And it’s a real opportunity for Allied Health to come back into the conversation.

This is where we get to shift from delivering sessions to being part of something more collaborative.

Could you share a short update with the GP before the review?Could you invite the patient to bring up progress they’ve made through Allied Health?

These don’t need to be big changes. But they can lead to better alignment, clearer treatment plans, and more meaningful long-term care.

Metacare already supports this rhythm by prompting patients to return to their GP for reviews, agenda setting and helping them stay engaged throughout their Allied Health sessions. We nudge them when it’s time to check in. We keep that thread connected, so care doesn’t end the moment a plan is created.

Goto.health plays a key role here too. It’s not just for booking that first appointment; it’s built to support the entire Allied Health journey. Patients can reschedule appointments easily, without needing to call reception or explain themselves. That flexibility matters, especially when life gets in the way.

The system is designed to reduce cancellations and encourage rescheduling, rather than dropping off altogether. For Allied Health providers, this means fewer no-shows, stronger patient retention, and more consistent care delivery, which ultimately makes those GP reviews far more meaningful.

Together, Goto.health and Metacare are helping to create a more connected review cycle. One that doesn’t rely on memory or manual follow-up, but instead encourages real collaboration between the professionals guiding that patient’s journey.

The 3-month review isn’t just a Medicare checkbox. It’s a chance to pause, reflect, and reconnect. And that’s something we can all benefit from.

In our final blog in this series, we’ll talk about how to future-proof your practice, not just to meet these changes, but to thrive within them.

Coming next: “Future-Proofing Your Practice in the GPCCMP Era”

Keep an eye ou here on our blog.