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If you’re a medical practice owner or manager in Australia, we have no doubt you have been keeping a keen eye on developments in the payroll tax space. After all, there have been a lot of changes over the past few years. In this article, we explore the current position in South Australia (SA) and the circumstances in which medical practices are liable to pay payroll tax on payments made to contractor GPs.
Read MoreAs a medical practice business owner or leader, it is always interesting to take learnings
from other industries that are aligned with what you do in your own business. As lawyers for
medical practices, we have recently been engaged by a few different university in-house lawyers to update their Services Agreement for the General Practitioners (GPs) engaged to see on-campus students and staff. In the evolving landscape of healthcare provision, Universities are increasingly relying on Service Agreements with GPs, and these arrangements have proven to be beneficial for both universities and practitioners
When we are talking to health and medical professionals about what they are most afraid of in business, one of the most regular items that comes up is that someone complains about them to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Don’t get us wrong, as we also share similar concerns about potentially having a Law Society complaint. It is something that unites all health and medical professionals, from surgeons to emergency department doctors, to GPs
Read MoreWe often speak with health and medical professionals who have come to the realisation
that they say the same thing to their patients day in and day out and are interested in
exploring the option of running online coaching programs that patients work through online.
This is such an interesting space, presenting numerous opportunities, yet there are so
many hesitations that health and medical professionals have. In response, we wanted to
give you some guidance for those feeling like it’s an opportunity for them - if this sounds
like you, read on!
In the ever-evolving landscape of Australian workplace law, the introduction of the recent ‘Secure Jobs, Better Pay’ legislation has marked many reforms to workplace law. The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 (Amending Act) has introduced reforms that impact various industries, including medical practices. A fixed-term contract is one which terminates at the end of a specific period.
Read MoreThe Australian healthcare system is known for being robust with very high standards and often faces challenges in meeting the high demand for the medical practitioners needed. The skills shortage following the pandemic has made this issue more pronounced and led to an increasing trend in Australian medical practices hiring international medical graduate doctors (IMGs). This article explores the process of hiring IMGs, the motivations behind this trend, and the legal implications for your medical practice.
Read MoreAt the end of 2020, the National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) jointly revised the guidelines for advertising regulated health services. The revised guidelines implemented changes regarding the evidence required for claims about the effectiveness of a regulated health
Read MoreIn the healthcare sector, partnerships among professionals are integral to providing quality patient care. However, like any business venture, medical practices are not immune to disputes among co-owners. As lawyers for medical practices, we hold a firm view that prevention or protection is far preferable to engaging in dispute resolution after the fact.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic brought about some big changes around the globe. It has changed the ‘norm’ of doing everything ‘in person’. Of course, the use of technology was already increasing prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the pandemic has increased our reliance on technology, which is not necessarily a bad thing, as it has led to significant improvements and advancements in particular fields.
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