Associate Professor Antonio Di Dio has been appointed as Director of the Professional Services Review (PSR) to ensure integrity is maintained across the Medicare program.
The PSR is Australia's official safeguarding agency against inappropriate practice when providing Medicare and Pharmaceutical Benefits services.
Associate Professor Di Dio brings a wealth of experience to the role after working at the coalface as a general practitioner for more than 30 years.
He has been a valuable educator at the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and the Australian Medical Council.
He brings experience to the role, having previously led the PSR as acting director from 2022 to the beginning of 2024.
Associate Professor Di Dio will commence as the Director of the PSR on 11 July 2024 for a three-year term.
Quotes attributable to Minister Butler:
"Associate Professor Di Dio is a trusted member of the medical community and will bring his expertise to an essential role in our healthcare system, ready to separate the bad apples from the bunch.
"The experience Associate Professor Di Dio is bringing to the PSR will benefit the Australian healthcare system for years to come.
"I would like to thank Dr Sarah Mahoney for her role as acting director of the PSR and maintaining the integrity of the Medicare program."
