Managed Care in Australia
Webinar organised by the Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA) on 12 May 2021.Presenters are Dr Omar Khorshid (Federal President of the AMA), Dr Aniello Iannuzzi (Chairman of ADF) & Mr Stephen Milgate AM (CEO ADF & COPS)
Honeysuckle deal sounds sweet, but there’s a sting
by Holly Pane - Medical Republic Jun 1, 2021 Despite widespread opposition to managed care in Australia, the ACCC has green-lit a controversial health fund buying group. While some say this is the beginning of the end for the Australian [...]
Anaesthetists Warn Against Threat of Managed Care
The Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA) is concerned that the health insurance industry’s push for Managed Care is gaining ground in Australia. In a draft determination released 21 May, the ACCC favours (with conditions) a proposal from Honeysuckle Health (HH) [...]
Postponement Of Spine Society Of Australia’s 32nd Annual Scientific Meeting
The Spine Society of Australia have been closely monitoring and the impact on the upcoming Annual Scientific Meeting, scheduled for 9-11 April. We recognise the value of seeing everyone together and the importance of networking in person and are therefore [...]
Private patients get raw deal as public/private hospital system is thrown out of balance
“Patients with private health insurance could be placed on waiting lists because of C19 crisis contracts that are no longer consistent with reality”, Chairman of ASOS, Dr Simon Coffey said in Sydney today. We have been fortunate in Australia to [...]
Facts Coronavirus / COVID-19
COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease – 19 caused by SARS-CoV-2) Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses known to cause respiratory infections. These can range from the common cold to more serious diseases such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle [...]
My Millennial Doctor Peers Think They’re Walking Into a Crisis
We had just slaved through 5 years of orthopedic surgery residency, 1 year of fellowship, and just passed our oral boards. We were now supposed to be living the dream.
Vale John Harrison
It was in the year of nineteen eight four That the 3 musketeers came to the fore to proclaim a stand for private practice with the law but through it I lost my appointment at Royal North Shore The course [...]
Dr John Harrison AM Funeral Arrangements
Past Chairman of the Australian Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons Past President of the Australian Orthopaedic Association Past Chairman of the Australian Doctors' Federation Olympic Water Polo representative, Olympic Water Polo Team Doctor & Team Manager Funeral Arrangements: Tuesday 12th [...]
Medical Panels Seeking Experienced Orthopaedic Surgeons
Medical Panels is seeking experienced orthopaedic surgeons who are interested in becoming a Panel member. Under statutory appointment arrangements, medical practitioners are nominated to form an independent tribunal (a Medical Panel). Panelists work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams to respond to [...]
Congratulations to Dr Charles New OAM
Dear ASOS members, ASOS congratulates our member, colleague and friend Dr Charles New who has been promoted to Major General and appointed Surgeon General ADFR. Dr New has an extensive service background as a military surgeon. He has served as [...]
Differential Health Insurance Rebate System Must Be Abolished
The Australian Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons (ASOS) has called on the Federal Government to abolish the practice whereby health funds are permitted to pay lower rebates to patients (who are health fund members) who choose doctors who are not part [...]