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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Practice Partners Podcast
#26 - Updates to Bulk Billing Changes
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In this episode of the Practice Partners Podcast, we break down the latest updates to Medicare’s bulk billing incentives and explore how these changes could impact your clinic’s operations, finances, and patient care.
We cover:
- Implications to the operation of a private billing practice.
- The upcoming expansion of bulk billing incentives to all Medicare-eligible patients starting 1 November 2025, as part of the $8 billion Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program.
- How these changes aim to reverse the decline in bulk billing rates and improve access to care.
- The potential financial implications for practices, including the additional 12.5% incentive payment for practices that bulk bill all eligible services.
- Strategies for adapting your billing model to align with these reforms.
Whether you're currently private billing, considering a shift to mixed billing, or evaluating your practice's financial sustainability, this episode provides essential insights to help you navigate the evolving Medicare landscape.
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