Medicubes

In this episode of Medicubes, hosts Chris and Kim invite Kelly Chard, founder of GrowthMD, to discuss the complexities of payroll tax for medical practices in Australia. Exploring the challenges practice managers face, provide insights into recent changes, and offer practical advice for navigating this intricate landscape. Key Points: Impact of Payroll Tax: Payroll tax management is a complex issu...

In this new season of the Medicubes podcast, join hosts Chris, Riwka, and Kim as they delve into the latest changes in chronic disease management and the GP aged care incentives. Focusing on how the new Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) updates will impact practice management, primary care, and specialists across Australia. Discussing the easing of the administrative burden associated with chronic...

In this episode of Medicubes, hosts Kim, Chris, and Riwka welcome Ken Griffin from the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association. Although Ken does not have a nursing or healthcare professional qualification, he is passionate about nursing and is actively raising funds for cancer through the Shitbox Rally. Key Talking Points: APNA Workforce Survey: Revealing the existence of 96,000 nurses...

In this special budget edition of Medicubes, hosts Chris and Riwka delve into the healthcare highlights of the May 2024 federal budget. Chris and Riwka unpack the key updates relevant to primary care practice managers, exploring financial allocations, policy changes, and their implications for general practice and broader healthcare settings. Key Talking Points: Discussion on the new timeframe for...

In this episode of Medicubes, hosts Chris, Riwka, and Kim are joined by guest Robert Dickson to delve into the latest findings from the Touchstone report, a comprehensive analysis of primary care billing trends and practices in Australia. Robert, the Chief Operating Officer at Cubiko, brings both his passion for healthcare technology and personal interests into the conversation. The ebook is avail...

In this episode of Medicubes, hosts Riwka and Kim speak with special guest Denise Lyons, an experienced Nurse Practitioner in Newcastle. Denise provides insights into the role and evolution of nurse practitioners in Australia, shedding light on their qualifications, scope of practice, financial viability, and future prospects within the healthcare sector. Key Talking Points: The expansion of nurse...

In this episode of the Medicubes podcast, hosts Kim, Riwka, and Chris delve into the critical topic of effective communication within primary care practices.  Key Talking Points: The significant impact of verbal, non-verbal, and written communication on team dynamics and overall perception within a primary care practice. Showcasing real-life examples of how swift adaptation to varied communic...

First episode back for 2024! In this episode, Chris and Riwka welcome practice management professional Leonie Chamberlain to the show. With more than two decades of experience within general practice, Leonie provides insights into the different aspects of general practice supervision and management. Key Talking Points: The impact of recent changes to the NTCER, especially regarding the administrat...

In this episode of the Medicubes Podcast, hosts Riwka and Kim are joined by Dr Tony Lembke, an experienced GP and former clinical director of the Australian Primary Care Collaborative. The episode focuses on the topic of quality improvement in general practice and its impact on patient care, practice sustainability, and provider experience. Dr Lemke shares his insights and experiences from working...

In this episode of the Medicubes podcast, join Chris, Riwka and Kim as they unpack the latest news on payroll tax in Queensland with Dr. Bruce Willett, a returning guest to the show. Bruce shares important updates on the public ruling regarding payroll tax for general practices in Queensland. He highlights key changes, clarifies the determination of a relevant contract, and explains how the flow o...

In this episode of Medicubes, hosts Chris, Riwka, and Kim are joined by guest Kylie Gibson, Business Manager at Fisher Family Practice, Holder Family Practice and Fisher Allied Health.   They discuss the important role of social workers in general practice, the benefits of integrating social workers into care teams, the various services they provide, and how they support vulnerable elder...

In this episode of Medicubes, join Ben Ryan and Kelly Chard as they discuss the intricacies of payroll tax for GP clinics. They cover how payroll tax affects medical practices in Australia and the recent crackdown by revenue offices on non-compliant practices. Hear real-world cases highlighting the importance of properly classifying doctors to not run into payroll tax pain later down the line. Thi...

In this episode of Medicubes, join Ben Ryan and Kelly Chard as they discuss the intricacies of payroll tax for GP clinics. They cover how payroll tax affects medical practices in Australia and the recent crackdown by revenue offices on non-compliant practices. Hear real-world cases highlighting the importance of properly classifying doctors to not run into payroll tax pain later down the line. Key...

In this episode of Medicubes, Riwka Hagen, Chris Smeed and Kim Poyner dive into the hot topic of the week - new patient registration, MyMedicare and its impact on healthcare practices in Australia.  The team answer your questions and share valuable insights and guidance on understanding the differences between enrolling and registering patients, the changes with patient registration, and the...

In this episode, Chris, Kim and Riwka are joined by special guest Albert Naffah, CEO of CommBank Health, who brings a wealth of expertise to the discussion as they explore the role of digital technology in the healthcare industry. Albert discusses the challenges faced by healthcare businesses and how digital solutions can create efficiencies and enhance the patient experience. He also reveals how...

In this episode of the Medicubes Podcast, hosts Chris Smeed, Riwka Hagen and Kim Poyner are joined by Dr Sean Stevens, co-owner of Grove Medical Victoria Park, to discuss the importance of building a positive culture in healthcare organisations. Explore the insights and experiences that have shaped his views on the subject, as well as his tips for creating a workplace that fosters innovation and s...

Welcome to a special episode of the Medicubes Podcast hosted by Chris Smeed, Riwka Hagen and Kim Poyner.   This episode is a deep dive into the recent federal budget and its implications for General Practice. Joining the team in the second half of this episode is Bruce Willett, the National Vice President of the RACGP.  About the Guest: Bruce Willett is not just the National Vice Pr...

Welcome to The Medicubes Podcast with your hosts Riwka Hagen, Chris Smeed, and Kim Poyner.  This episode features guest Deb Walter, a practice owner and manager of Sanctuary Medical Practice in Fletcher, New South Wales.  Deb has firsthand experience with the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) and is passionate about accessibility and inclusion in healthcare because of her son C...

In this episode, we explore the vital role of practice managers in healthcare and discuss the Australian Association of Practice Management (AAPM)'s importance in supporting them. We cover how the role of practice managers has changed during the Covid pandemic, the relentless advocacy for the profession, and the upcoming AAPM conference. Join us in this exciting episode as we delve into the world...

In this episode, hosts Kim Poyner, Chris Smeed and Riwka Hagen interview Karen Booth, the President of the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA). They discuss the role of APNA in supporting primary health care nurses and the challenges faced by nurses in the industry, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Karen also shares her insights on the importance of continuing p...

In this episode of the Medicubes podcast, Riwka Hagen and Kim Poyner join Tracy Johnson, Dr Tony Lembke, Simon Matthews from Practice Coach Australia for the second half of a discussion on voluntary patient enrolment (sometimes known as voluntary patient registration - VPR) in the primary care space.   Jump back to the last episode of this show to hear the first part of this discussion.&...

In this episode of the Medicubes podcast, Riwka Hagen and Kim Poyner join Tracy Johnson, Dr Tony Lembke, Simon Matthews from Practice Coach Australia for a discussion on voluntary patient enrolment in the primary care space. This is the first part of a two-part series. The conversation explores the concept of the medical home, in which patients have a continuing relationship with a particular gene...

In this episode, hear from Peter Birch - CEO & Founder of Talking HealthTech who work behind the scenes to power the Medicubes podcast.   Learn about Pete’s background in healthcare management including his first job phoning GP clinics chasing up medical reports for life insurance applicants, his own experience running GP clinics across the country including the technical and people...

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Today’s podcast is brought to you from the Medicubes team, a panel discussion on tackling the primary care workforce challenges, optimising team based care and ensuring financial viability. We discuss the right person to provide the right role, scopes of practice and diversification of roles to enhance streamlined care and improve our patient experiences and outcomes.   Episode Details Nurse...