When new allied health professionals, international medical graduates (IMGs), or registrar doctors join the healthcare profession, they bring fresh knowledge, enthusiasm, and a commitment to patient care. However, transitioning to private practice can be challenging, requiring guidance and oversight to ensure safe and effective delivery.

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the healthcare sector, offering new opportunities to enhance efficiency, improve diagnostics and reduce administrative burdens. If you have already or are yet to incorporate AI into your practice, you may be wondering what is and isn’t permitted under professional regulations.

Navigating superannuation obligations as a medical or allied health practice owner can be a challenging task, particularly when it comes to engaging with independent contractors. One of our most frequently asked questions is, “Do I need to pay superannuation for independent contractors?” The superannuation guarantee applies to all employees, whether they be full-time, part-time, or casual.

In today’s dynamic business environment, planning for both success and challenges is vital – especially for medical practices. While many business owners my consider personal estate planning as essential, an Owner’s Agreement is an often-overlooked tool for safeguarding a practice’s future.

On 9 November 2023, significant reforms were made to Australia’s unfair contract terms (UCT) legislation. These changes, which include increased penalties and expanded application, have been designed to protect consumers and small businesses from being stuck in potentially exploitative, one-sided contracts.

Doctors, health practitioners and allied health practitioners are regulated by the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

AHPRA administers the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (the National Law) and works with 15 national boards across Australia to protect the public by setting standards and policies that all health practitioners across 16 health professions must meet. Commonly, AHPRA regulates complaints against doctors and other health and allied health professionals.

As a psychologist you tend to consider the future and think about risk often, so this article might answer some questions you have had on your mind. Have you ever thought about what would happen to your practice if the worst were to happen to you? Would your clients be taken care of?

If you’re a practice manager of a busy medical practice with spare rooms on hand that are not used every day, you’ve probably thought about the best way to make use of those spare rooms. A great solution is to get a tenant doctor or other allied health professional into the spare room when it is not otherwise in use.