March 2026 Webinar Recap: A whole of practice approach to CVD
Presented by Dr Peter Atkins and Professor Kim Greaves, the March 2026 webinar shared practical insights into how cardiovascular prevention can be more effectively embedded across the practice team, rather than sitting with GPs alone. A key theme of the session was that prevention works best when it becomes part of routine care. Speakers explored […]
New Primary Sense CVD report gaining early traction in Queensland
Since the release of the Primary Sense CVD Risk Screening, Recall and Treatment Report in early February 2026, general practices have begun using the tool to support a more proactive approach to cardiovascular disease prevention. As at 18 March 2026, the report had been run 235 times, reflecting encouraging early use across general practice settings. […]
February 2026 Webinar Recap: Driving Quality Improvement in General Practice
Presented by Kari Lusk from Montier Health, the February 2026 webinar focused on practical ways practices can use their data to identify patients at risk of cardiovascular disease and take structured action using the purpose-built PHASES CVD Quality Improvement Toolkit. The session highlighted how quality improvement can help practices move from identifying risk to embedding […]
Primary Sense CVD Risk Screening, Recall and Treatment Report now available
A new report in Primary Sense is now available to help general practices identify patients who may benefit from cardiovascular disease risk assessment, recall and treatment review. The Primary Sense CVD Risk Screening, Recall and Treatment Report was released on 2 February 2026, providing general practices with a practical new tool to support cardiovascular disease […]
PHASES Clinical Model Finalised
The PHASES Clinical Advisory Group has completed development of the intervention model that will guide how the project supports the early identification and management of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in general practice. Designed with a whole-of-practice lens, the model outlines a proactive and systematic approach that includes: Leveraging Primary Sense to identify patients at highest risk […]
AMA Queensland voices support for PHASES
We’re pleased to share that AMA Queensland has formally endorsed the PHASES program with a Letter of Support, recognising its alignment with efforts to improve the quality and efficiency of care. “AMA Queensland supports all programs that improve the quality and efficiency of care for patients, particularly those at risk of cardiovascular disease.” The committee […]
PHASES Project Introduction
Queensland Primary Health Networks are proud to announce the launch of a 5-year Preventing Heart Attacks and Stroke Events through Surveillance project aimed at significantly reducing the burden of heart and vascular disease across the State. How is this project different? It will use a digital enabling tool, known as Primary Sense, which will work […]
PHASES website launches
We’re excited to share that PHASES is now online — your one-stop hub for project updates, resources and implementation support. This website outlines the key focus areas of the PHASES initiative, including the enabling digital tool, Primary Sense, which helps general practice teams proactively identify and manage patients at risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Initially […]