Practice Partners Podcast
Welcome to Practice Partners Podcast, where Ami, a seasoned practice owner, and Zac, a dynamic practice manager, team up to explore the ins and outs of healthcare business management. Together, they share their expertise as consultants for practice owners and managers through their work with Practice Partners, while also operating Ami's own successful medical centre group, Innovate Health.
From funny behind-the-scenes stories to real-world challenges and valuable insights, Practice Partners Podcast is your go-to podcast for everything practice management and operations. Whether you’re a seasoned practice owner, a budding manager, or just curious about what goes on behind the reception desk, join Ami and Zac for an engaging and informative journey into the heart of healthcare business.
Tune in for laughs, lessons, and a little chaos—because running a medical practice is anything but boring!
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#29 - Assigning Medicare Benefits – Why It Matters & How to Get It Right
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Assigning Medicare benefits isn’t just paperwork — it’s a legal requirement and a critical step in keeping your billing compliant and your payments flowing 💼
In this episode of the Practice Partners Podcast, we break down:
✅ What “assigning benefits” actually means and why it matters
✅ Legal obligations for practices and practitioners
✅ How to properly collect patient consent (DB4 forms and digital alternatives)
✅ Managing the process day-to-day across your reception and clinical teams
✅ Using tools like Tyro Easyclaim to streamline compliance and payments
We also unpack recent legislative changes aimed at reducing admin burden while keeping practices accountable.
📎 Helpful Links & Resources:
➡️ MBS Explanatory Note: Note GN.9.25 | Medicare Benefits Schedule
➡️ HotDoc Processes: Capturing patient consent for Bulk Billed Telehealth Items – HotDoc Support
➡️ Tyro EasyClaim: How does EFTPOS work with Medicare Easyclaim? | Tyro
➡️ Services Australia: Improving the assignment of benefit process | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
We would love for you to share your thoughts, questions, and stories to: info@practicepartners.com.au
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