Episodios

  • #34 - Accreditation – Not Just a Tick-Box Exercise
    Jun 2 2025

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    Accreditation: We all dread it — but are you actually ready for it?

    In this episode of the Practice Partners Podcast, we dive into:
    ✅ How to prepare your clinic for accreditation
    ✅ The habits that help you maintain standards year-round
    ✅ Common pitfalls and how to avoid last-minute panic
    ✅ A look at the proposed changes coming down the pipeline

    If your plan is to “get everything done the month before”— this one’s for you.

    Tune in now to take the stress out of accreditation!

    We would love for you to share your thoughts, questions, and stories to: info@practicepartners.com.au

    Find any resources discussed in this podcast, and all of our other resources at https://www.practicepartners.com.au/resources/

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    26 m
  • EXTRA - Upcoming Changes to Chronic Condition Management (GP CCM) - Update!
    Jun 1 2025

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    Chronic Care, Changed – What the new framework may mean for your practice

    The way we manage chronic conditions is evolving—and your workflows need to keep up.

    In this episode of the Practice Partners Podcast, we explore the updated Chronic Disease Management (CDM) framework, including:
    ✅ Key changes to chronic condition management plans
    ✅ The push for simplified processes and what that looks like in practice
    ✅ Concerns around collaboration and continuity of care
    ✅ The role of new IT systems and updated documentation tools
    ✅ Why concise, efficient workflows are now more important than ever with decreased funding

    If your care planning still feels clunky or outdated, this episode will help you streamline, adapt, and deliver real value under the new model.

    Stay tuned for future episodes with nurse guests to discuss care planning workflows ~ any questions, please let us know!

    We would love for you to share your thoughts, questions, and stories to: info@practicepartners.com.au

    Find any resources discussed in this podcast, and all of our other resources at https://www.practicepartners.com.au/resources/

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    25 m
  • #32 - Work-Life Balance... If That’s Even a Thing
    May 26 2025

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    Work-life balance — everyone wants it, but does it actually exist in healthcare? 💼

    In this fun but serious episode of the Practice Partners Podcast, we unpack:
    ✅ Why "balance" might be the wrong word entirely
    ✅ How to manage boundaries, burnout, and brain space
    ✅ Strategies to stay grounded, focused, and recharged
    ✅ The realities of leadership, after-hours emails, and never-ending group chats

    It’s not about switching off — it’s about switching gears.

    Listen now for real talk (and a few laughs) about keeping it together.

    We would love for you to share your thoughts, questions, and stories to: info@practicepartners.com.au

    Find any resources discussed in this podcast, and all of our other resources at https://www.practicepartners.com.au/resources/

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    25 m
  • #31 - Reception Roster Myths – Ratios That Actually Work
    May 19 2025

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    How many receptionists do you really need? Spoiler: There’s no magic number. 🔢📋

    In this episode of the Practice Partners Podcast, we challenge the idea that front desk staffing should be based on fixed ratios. Instead, we explore what actually drives effective rostering, including:
    ✅ Why reception-to-doctor ratios don't work in isolation
    ✅ The importance of workflow, patient flow, and task complexity
    ✅ How automation and IT integration can reduce admin overload
    ✅ Tips for creating a lean, efficient front desk team that still delivers top-tier service
    ✅ When “overstaffed” is actually just under-structured

    It’s not about more hands — it’s about smarter systems.

    🎧 Listen now and rethink your reception roster! Get in touch with the team if you think we can assist with any workflows at reception.

    We would love for you to share your thoughts, questions, and stories to: info@practicepartners.com.au

    Find any resources discussed in this podcast, and all of our other resources at https://www.practicepartners.com.au/resources/

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    23 m
  • #30 - Budget Like a Boss - Cut Costs Without Cutting Corners
    May 12 2025

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    Running a practice is expensive—but blowing the budget doesn’t have to be the norm. 💸📉

    In this episode of the Practice Partners Podcast, we’re talking all things budgeting and cost control, including:
    ✅ How to know your numbers and what they actually mean
    ✅ Smart strategies to cut costs without impacting care
    ✅ Why every dollar spent should have purpose and return
    ✅ How to shift the mindset from “what’s nice” to “what’s necessary”
    ✅ Red flags in overspending and how to correct them early

    Feel free to call on the team at Practice Partners if you need some guidance on a cost-effective approach to practice management. It is never too late!

    Before your next splurge on that “essential” new gadget — tune in and get practical about your practice’s financial future.

    We would love for you to share your thoughts, questions, and stories to: info@practicepartners.com.au

    Find any resources discussed in this podcast, and all of our other resources at https://www.practicepartners.com.au/resources/

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    36 m
  • #29 - Assigning Medicare Benefits – Why It Matters & How to Get It Right
    May 5 2025

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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

    Find any resources discussed in this podcast, and all of our other resources at https://www.practicepartners.com.au/resources/

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    32 m
  • #28 - Accountability At The Nurses Station
    Apr 29 2025

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    A smooth clinic starts at the treatment room — but are your nurses truly across the processes that keep everything moving? 🏥

    In this episode of the Practice Partners Podcast, we dive into the importance of accountability at the nurse’s station, covering:
    ✅ Ensuring your team owns treatment room processes and procedures
    ✅ Stock management: no more last-minute shortages or over-spending
    ✅ Opportunistic billings: capturing every eligible service
    ✅ Managing recalls, reminders, and results with precision
    ✅ How to create a culture where nurses lead, own, and deliver

    When the nurses' station is smooth sailing, the whole practice runs better. Let's make accountability non-negotiable.

    🎧 Tune in now to tighten up your treatment room operations!

    We would love for you to share your thoughts, questions, and stories to: info@practicepartners.com.au

    Find any resources discussed in this podcast, and all of our other resources at https://www.practicepartners.com.au/resources/

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    37 m
  • #27 - Minisode: HR Wouldnt Approve - But We're Asking Anyway
    Apr 23 2025

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    Let’s be honest — there are questions we all wish we could ask in interviews to avoid hiring drama, gossip, or a walking HR case. In this episode of the Practice Partners Podcast, we’re saying what everyone’s thinking.

    We cover:
    ✅ The red flags that never show up on a resume
    ✅ The brutally honest (and wildly inappropriate) questions we wish we could ask
    ✅ How to actually get to the truth — without breaking any HR laws

    These questions are unfiltered. They're made for a laugh. And they should be avoided at all costs.

    🎧 Listen now—before your next interview.

    We would love for you to share your thoughts, questions, and stories to: info@practicepartners.com.au

    Find any resources discussed in this podcast, and all of our other resources at https://www.practicepartners.com.au/resources/

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    10 m
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