Insights Sectors: Health

May 14, 2014

INSIGHT: Credit reporting regime under the Privacy Act has a new bite

As of 12 March 2014, significant changes to the credit reporting regime under the Privacy Act 1998 (Cth) will impact…

Apr 8, 2014

INSIGHT: Pharmacy alert: maintaining script certifications

Pharmacists in Victoria are governed by a number of different pieces of legislation and associated regulations. This article warns pharmacists…

Mar 31, 2014

INSIGHT: Consider these fundamentals before purchasing a professional practice

If you are thinking about purchasing a professional services practice, whether it be a dentistry practice or other, there are…

Mar 18, 2014

INSIGHT: Pitfalls of group buying advertising for health practitioners

Health practitioners across a variety of registered health professions, such as dental practitioners, have been approached to participate in online…

Mar 12, 2014

INSIGHT: Is this the end of your lease?

From years of experience, we know that concerns over business leases can be the greatest and most frequent worry faced…

Feb 4, 2014

INSIGHT: Medico-legal issues for radiographers

BreastScreen radiographers, as health professionals, owe a number of legal and ethical obligations to all women who attend for screening…

Feb 3, 2014

INSIGHT: AHPRA audits: tips for registered health professionals

As a registered health professional applying for or renewing your registration, in accordance with your Board’s registration standards, you are…

Dec 3, 2013

INSIGHT: Joint statement on dental audits: ADA, Guild Insurance and Meridian Lawyers

Finally, some good news on the Medicare dental audits. In recent developments, several ADA branch members received letters from the…

Dec 2, 2013

INSIGHT: Privacy, legal liability and the pharmacist

What were the legal implications of allowing a third party access to a pharmacy’s computer to identify patients who may…

Dec 2, 2013

INSIGHT: Health professionals: Are you complying with your obligations?

The Department of Human Services has released its Compliance Program for the next two financial years (2013–2015), setting out its…

Jun 2, 2012

INSIGHT: e-health: A new frontier for health practitioners

From 1 July 2012, all Australians can register for their own personally controlled electronic health (eHealth) record. Initially, an eHealth…

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