Question: “Can you explain the implications of the 19AA restriction for overseas-trained doctors like myself who are considering applying for permanent residency in Australia? How does it affect billing under Medicare, and what steps do I need to take to ensure a smooth transition while maintaining compliance with the regulations?” Read more…
Question: “Can you claim for an NP consult and CDM/practice nurse items (eg; 82205 and 721+11707) in the same visit (where all items are performed by the same clinician)?“ Answer: Theoretically, yes. A clinician may act as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) for one reason and switch to being a Practice Read more…
Signature Requirements for Telehealth Medicare Billings. General practitioners (GPs) and practice managers across Australia have been grappling with a significant concern – the signature requirements for Telehealth Medicare billings. In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, where telemedicine has become a pivotal tool for patient care, the issue of collecting signatures Read more…
A Google Business account is a vital tool for your marketing efforts. It is as important as your clinic’s website. I mentioned that in my previous article about marketing for General Practices: How do I put my clinic on the first page of Google? Posting Google updates is one of Read more…
When clinics advertise their health services, they often talk about therapeutic goods. For example, they might mention Botox when advertising cosmetic procedures. But there are some rules they need to follow to comply with the law. To make sure your health service advertisement doesn’t get mistaken for promoting therapeutic goods, Read more…
Question: Can a patient access other allied health services using a Mental Health Treatment Plan? Answer: Yes, indeed. Patients can access allied health services other than psychologists via Mental Health Treatment Plan (GP MHP). There is a range of Medicare items for psychological services provided by various allied health professionals Read more…
Welcome to the free online course on marketing in Australian General Practice! In a rapidly changing world, the importance of marketing has significantly grown, even in the field of General Practice. Two decades ago, the idea of marketing in Australian General Practice seemed unimaginable. However, the evolving landscape has necessitated Read more…
Rogers v Whitaker [1992] HCA 58 was a landmark Australian law case involving a medical negligence claim. The case centred around a woman named Mrs Whitaker, who had sought treatment for her eye condition from Dr Rogers. Mrs Whitaker had pre-existing blindness in one eye and consulted Dr Rogers regarding Read more…
Q: Hi Paul, a patient has reported domestic violence incident to me today. I am fresh from the UK. What are the regulations? A: It is not uncommon that GPs see patients reporting a domestic violence incident. Initially, it seems to be an ordinary consultation addressing minor injuries. However, later Read more…
Question: Hi Paul, one of our doctors has been stuck in India due to a family situation. She has a lot of patients. Can she continue Telehealth from India using remote access to our clinical software? Answer: That would make perfect sense, but, unfortunately, Medicare does not allow ‘extraterritorial’ billings. Read more…