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Starting small delivers big pay-off

Starting small delivers big pay-off

31 January 2024

Jade Ek used the experience managing her husband’s dental practices to step out on her own. Launched in 2006, her Supreme Dental Group has been on a growth trajectory ever since.

Starting small delivers big pay-off

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NAB Health Insights Special Report (Part 3) 2023

NAB Health Insights Special Report (Part 3) 2023

21 August 2023

The latest NAB Health Insights Special Report (Part 3) provides an exploration into Australian consumer e-health usage and satisfaction levels. The report is now available for download. 

NAB Health Insights Special Report (Part 3) 2023

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Open 365 days a year? The medical chain shifting gears

Open 365 days a year? The medical chain shifting gears

29 June 2023

Henry Bateman built his first Cornerstone Health medical centre to make quality primary care accessible to everyone. Seven years and 13 centres later, the combination of bulk billing, extended hours and a range of on-site services has proved a winner for patients and practitioners alike.

Open 365 days a year? The medical chain shifting gears

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Rethinking emergency care a win for doctors and patients

Rethinking emergency care a win for doctors and patients

18 April 2023

It was always going to be a bold move: launching a privately owned emergency clinic. Dr Pankaj Arora shares why he launched WiSE clinics, how he funds them and what’s behind their 5- to 10-minute window to see a doctor.

Rethinking emergency care a win for doctors and patients

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Australians turn toward preventative health

Australians turn toward preventative health

14 March 2023

Australians are more focused on preventative health than ever, presenting opportunities for businesses and practitioners. But there is still room for improvement and financial incentives may hold the key.

Australians turn toward preventative health

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From rural health recruitment to 65 medical centres

From rural health recruitment to 65 medical centres

17 January 2023

While practising in the NSW outback, doctors Hamish Meldrum and Ross Lamplugh had a passion to improve rural and remote healthcare. Today, the result is Ochre Health - a national network of 65 medical centres and two medical recruitment businesses. And they're not done yet.

From rural health recruitment to 65 medical centres

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A brilliant career built on dedication and determination

A brilliant career built on dedication and determination

9 September 2022

“I feel very fortunate to do what I always wanted to do.” President of The Australian & New Zealand Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons Dr Patrishia Bordbar tells us about her incredible journey from a young girl in Iran to her career today as a renowned surgeon.

A brilliant career built on dedication and determination

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Is medical education keeping pace with change?

Is medical education keeping pace with change?

15 October 2021

From complex needs to disruptive technology, young doctors are facing fast-changing demands. We look at how educators can ensure they’re equipped for the challenges they’ll face.

Is medical education keeping pace with change?

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Corporate care: Where it started, where it’s going

Corporate care: Where it started, where it’s going

17 September 2021

Corporate care, also known as the integrated health model, radically altered the care model of General Practice. Twenty-five years later, how have multi-disciplinary practices proved their worth for patients and practitioners?

Corporate care: Where it started, where it’s going

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Value-based healthcare: why less is more

Value-based healthcare: why less is more

18 June 2021

Better for patients, practitioners and taxpayers, value-based healthcare takes a more holistic approach to funding and treatment – and it’s gaining momentum.

Value-based healthcare: why less is more

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The business of health: what the future has in store

The business of health: what the future has in store

18 December 2020

It was the biggest health crisis in a generation yet, during the worst of the 2020 pandemic, many primary care practices were quieter than ever. As recovery gets under way, we study COVID’s current and future impact on operating a healthcare business.

The business of health: what the future has in store

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Is eHealth the key to a healthier practice?

Is eHealth the key to a healthier practice?

19 June 2018

An ‘e’ prefix tends to indicate a technological leap forward, and that’s certainly the case for ‘eHealth’. It’s helping patients manage their own health and changing their relationship with healthcare providers. So, where does that leave your bottom line? NAB’s Cameron Fuller examines the impact of technology and contemplates potentially profitable new business models.

Is eHealth the key to a healthier practice?
Taking dermatology out of town

Taking dermatology out of town

22 March 2018

Online dermatology consults for rural Australians… how a ground-breaking new Teledermatologist platform is delivering specialist care to rural and remote patients.

Taking dermatology out of town
Chatbots: plugging the gaps in healthcare and banking

Chatbots: plugging the gaps in healthcare and banking

21 February 2018

Chatbots are ready to answer questions 24 hours a day – a big plus when you’re talking health or finances. Dana Bradford, senior research scientist at CSIRO, and NAB’s head of innovation Jonathan Davey discuss how conversations with machines could make life easier.

Chatbots: plugging the gaps in healthcare and banking
The race is on: why Australia can lead in health innovation

The race is on: why Australia can lead in health innovation

25 January 2018

The race is on to cut costs and save lives. As a nation, we have an impressive history of healthcare innovation – but what of the future? And what’s our place in the race to find new, cost-effective ways to diagnose, treat and prevent illness?

The race is on: why Australia can lead in health innovation
Consumer spend at direct care Health Practitioners

Consumer spend at direct care Health Practitioners

18 October 2016

This report provides a first look at Australian household spending patterns across a range of patient care practitioners (excluding GP’s, hospitals, pharmacies) based on transactions made through NAB’s health payment systems.

Consumer spend at direct care Health Practitioners
CEO Seat: Western Health’s Associate Professor Alex Cockram

CEO Seat: Western Health’s Associate Professor Alex Cockram

11 October 2016

An early love of horses almost led Western Health CEO Alex Cockram to become a veterinarian but her great interest in people’s lives, motivations and their resilience inspired her into psychiatry. It’s what’s still inspiring her today.

CEO Seat: Western Health’s Associate Professor Alex Cockram
Big data heats up the health sector

Big data heats up the health sector

26 September 2016

A commitment to big data is helping the NSW Ministry of Health not only save costs but save lives, from identifying patterns early to ultimately reducing the number of people who end up in the emergency department.

Big data heats up the health sector
Partnerships with consumers – good practice, good business, good policy

Partnerships with consumers – good practice, good business, good policy

9 August 2016

This report looks into the growing trends of digitisation and how that is driving deeper partnerships with consumers. It is based on insights from industry experts, clients, NAB Health’s analysts, plus key strategy executives representing practitioners, pharmacists, and corporate health.

Partnerships with consumers – good practice, good business, good policy
Planning for success in a general practice

Planning for success in a general practice

1 August 2016

Every business needs a plan, including a general practice. Dr Neville Steer and accountant Sue Prestney discuss the benefits of keeping a business plan short and simple.

Planning for success in a general practice
Healthy benefits from new domain names

Healthy benefits from new domain names

22 July 2016

A host of new domain name extensions are providing health practitioners with new branding and search marketing opportunities, as well as creating a level of trust and credibility for the overall sector.

Healthy benefits from new domain names
New strategies for keeping seniors out of hospital

New strategies for keeping seniors out of hospital

8 June 2016

Continued growth in the ageing population is expected to generate business for healthcare providers. Strategic Professor Susan Gordon, South Australian Chair of Restorative Care at Flinders University, explains the benefits of differentiating your services to meet older people’s evolving needs.

New strategies for keeping seniors out of hospital
Road from practitioner to designer

Road from practitioner to designer

8 April 2016

Queensland podiatrist and physiotherapist Caroline McCulloch launched FRANKiE4 after spotting a gap in the women’s shoe market for styles that are both comfortable and fashionable.

Road from practitioner to designer
Five ways to create a thriving community pharmacy

Five ways to create a thriving community pharmacy

18 March 2016

Kim Brotherson, Managing Director of Pharmacy 777 and Bruce Annabel, Pharmacy Business Consultant and Adjunct Professor of Pharmacy Management at QUT, share their top five tips for creating a thriving community pharmacy.

Five ways to create a thriving community pharmacy
Where are the opportunities for healthcare in 2016?

Where are the opportunities for healthcare in 2016?

24 December 2015

Significant government reforms, shifting demographics and increased access to nationwide health data will underpin opportunities – both foreign and domestic – for Australian healthcare providers in 2016. NAB’s Paul Littleton and Dean Pearson highlight the key trends.

Where are the opportunities for healthcare in 2016?
Physio industry builds social media muscle

Physio industry builds social media muscle

22 December 2015

The peak representative body for Australia’s physiotherapists is using social media as a valuable tool to engage and benefit its members, but also to boost awareness of the profession and its role in the community.

Physio industry builds social media muscle
A practice manager takes care of the business

A practice manager takes care of the business

9 December 2015

The right practice manager can improve the profitability and viability of a practice. GP Philip Gribble of the Clare Medical Centre and Gillian Leach, National CEO of the Australian Association of Practice Management, discuss the benefits of employing someone to take care of business.

A practice manager takes care of the business
Calls for pharmacists to expand their role

Calls for pharmacists to expand their role

30 November 2015

An expanded role for pharmacists could reduce pressure on GPs and emergency departments. George Tambassis, National President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, and GP Kean-Seng Lim, who has a pharmacist in his practice, discuss the benefits for patients, health practitioners and the public purse.

Calls for pharmacists to expand their role
GPs take on the role of managing multidisciplinary care

GPs take on the role of managing multidisciplinary care

17 November 2015

Managing chronic conditions is a complex process. GP Tim Koh, co-owner of the Ocean Keys Family Practice in Western Australia, discusses how a multidisciplinary approach can help patients to take better care of themselves and why a GP is best placed to co-ordinate the team.

GPs take on the role of managing multidisciplinary care
CEO Seat: Dr Jane Thomason on giving back

CEO Seat: Dr Jane Thomason on giving back

27 October 2015

Public health expert Dr Jane Thomason has spent the past 16 years as Chief Executive Officer of JTA International, the healthcare development consultancy she founded in 1999.

CEO Seat: Dr Jane Thomason on giving back
Eyes through the sky

Eyes through the sky

13 October 2015

Professor Yogesan Kanagasingam, Research Director of the CSIRO’s Australian e-Health Research Centre, is using the NBN Satellite to conduct remote eye screening in remote indigenous communities. He’s expanded the reach of the Remote-I platform to China.

Eyes through the sky
Health in Focus: Aged services insights

Health in Focus: Aged services insights

9 October 2015

Health represents one of the largest and fastest growing sectors of the Australian economy. This insight paper has been prepared by NAB Health to address current issues and trends emerging in the Australian Aged Care Services sector.

Health in Focus: Aged services insights
How Eureka is making retirement more comfortable

How Eureka is making retirement more comfortable

15 September 2015

Robin Levison, Chairman of ASX-listed Eureka Group Holdings, is running a ‘shared value’ enterprise, providing quality, affordable housing for low-income seniors and giving a return to shareholders at the same time.

How Eureka is making retirement more comfortable
Telstra’s huge play in eHealth

Telstra’s huge play in eHealth

2 September 2015

Telstra has now invested $237 million in 17 healthcare industry acquisitions, investments and partnerships in order to roll out numerous eHealth initiatives, with the ambition of establishing itself as Australia’s leading eHealth provider.

Telstra’s huge play in eHealth
CEO Seat: Trish Hogan on transforming Pindara Private Hospital

CEO Seat: Trish Hogan on transforming Pindara Private Hospital

13 August 2015

As CEO of Pindara Private Hospital for the past seven years, Trish Hogan has steered more than $110 million worth of development, transforming the Ramsay Health Care-owned operation into the largest and most comprehensive private hospital on the Gold Coast.

CEO Seat: Trish Hogan on transforming Pindara Private Hospital
How to protect your assets and practice

How to protect your assets and practice

30 July 2015

Without appropriate protection, your hard-earned assets could be at risk. Paul Jarvis, whose team manages the wealth of clients in the NAB Health sector, discusses how insurance, tax planning and a collaborative team of advisers can help you build a successful practice.

How to protect your assets and practice
The business of building a successful practice

The business of building a successful practice

20 July 2015

Like every other business owner, a general practitioner (GP) needs a business plan. Tristan Bond, Founder of The Healthcare Business Group, and GP Dr Karen Price discuss the benefits of a plan, what it should cover and how a business coach could help doctors to stay on track.

The business of building a successful practice
Health in Focus: Health Insights

Health in Focus: Health Insights

15 July 2015

NAB Health shares insights into the changing landscape of the health sector in Australia, providing findings from customers and key sector strategy executives for Practitioners and Specialists, Pharmacy and Corporate Health.

Health in Focus: Health Insights
Designing hospitals for optimal health

Designing hospitals for optimal health

9 July 2015

Recognition that the environment in which patients are treated makes a big difference to how successful the outcomes are is driving hospital design, according to Conrad Gargett’s Managing Director Bruce Wolfe, a firm believer in what’s known as ‘Salutogenic Design’.

Designing hospitals for optimal health
Create a more successful dental practice in four steps

Create a more successful dental practice in four steps

2 July 2015

Research suggests that, for many dentists, practice management is a major challenge. Anita Roubicek, Joint Chief Executive Officer of Prime Practice dental management specialists, discusses the benefits of having a well-run practice and shares her tips for improving performance.

Create a more successful dental practice in four steps
Financial acumen helps women to achieve leadership roles

Financial acumen helps women to achieve leadership roles

24 June 2015

Women are still under-represented in senior positions across public and private organisations. Speakers at the recent Women in Health Leadership symposium considered why this is the case, and whether financial acumen could help women to achieve the most senior positions.

Financial acumen helps women to achieve leadership roles
Networks and mentors help build a successful career

Networks and mentors help build a successful career

15 June 2015

In healthcare, networking is less about exchanging business cards than building authentic relationships. At the recent Women in Health Leadership Symposium in Sydney a panel discussed how networks and mentors could help build a successful career.

Networks and mentors help build a successful career
Taking aged care expertise to China

Taking aged care expertise to China

10 June 2015

The Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) was one of the first Australian healthcare organisations to enter China. Executive General Manager Dan Woods discusses its success and ongoing opportunities.

Taking aged care expertise to China
A flying financial start to your medical career

A flying financial start to your medical career

26 May 2015

After years of studying to be a medical practitioner you’re finally earning an income. Philip Mawkes, a Senior Relationship Manager at Medfin, explains why it’s important to make your financial future a priority and shares a five-point plan to help you get off to a flying start.

A flying financial start to your medical career
Mergers and acquisitions are reshaping healthcare

Mergers and acquisitions are reshaping healthcare

22 May 2015

Across the health and aged care industry there is a continuing trend towards consolidation through mergers and acquisition. NAB’s Nehemiah Richardson and Natalie Smith discuss the impact of this trend and how to prepare for a merger or sale.

Mergers and acquisitions are reshaping healthcare
Using social media to grow a general practice

Using social media to grow a general practice

18 May 2015

A growing number of general practitioners are using social media to attract new patients and secure their loyalty. Helena Athans from NAB Digital and David Bacon from the Healthy Thinking Group discuss the potential benefits and how to make the most of them.

Using social media to grow a general practice
Building sustainable relationships for care in the home

Building sustainable relationships for care in the home

27 April 2015

There’s a growing need for in-home care services and we are seeing more private operators come into the sector. Caroline Ucherek and Sheree Gover from CJU Medical Marketing share their tips for driving business growth by building relationships with clients, their families and referrers.

Building sustainable relationships for care in the home
Sharing experiences can positively impact mental health

Sharing experiences can positively impact mental health

16 April 2015

Medical practitioners often put their patients first – but the price could be compassion fatigue. Dr Frank Jones, President of the RACGP, and Dr Frank Meumann, President of the region’s Balint Society, explain how sharing experiences can have a positive impact.

Sharing experiences can positively impact mental health
Cloud computing in general practice

Cloud computing in general practice

2 April 2015

Cloud computing can reduce practice costs and increase efficiency but, as yet, only a minority of general practices have embraced the technology. Dr Nathan Pinskier and NAB’s cloud computing expert Tim Palmer discuss the benefits, current limitations and the potential for change.

Cloud computing in general practice
Business skills help to build a sustainable private practice

Business skills help to build a sustainable private practice

27 March 2015

Michael Kenihan is well placed to help clinicians succeed in business. A former athlete and physiotherapist, he now runs Australia’s largest network of allied health and sports medicine practices. He discusses the skills and behaviours that drive a successful private practice.

Business skills help to build a sustainable private practice
The changing landscape of community pharmacy

The changing landscape of community pharmacy

12 March 2015

How can pharmacies evolve with changing times? NAB research has identified three important metrics for community pharmacies to keep an eye on to improve productivity. They include Stock turnover, dispensary to sales ratio and wage costs for sales ratio.

The changing landscape of community pharmacy
Budgeting for a more successful practice

Budgeting for a more successful practice

18 February 2015

A budget will help you to monitor the financial health of your practice – but that’s just the beginning. Stephen Allan, Credit Executive at Medfin Finance, explains how a budget can also help you to run a more productive and profitable practice.

Budgeting for a more successful practice
Change and opportunity for healthcare in 2015

Change and opportunity for healthcare in 2015

21 January 2015

2015 could stand out as a year of change for the health sector – so where do the best opportunities lie? Dean Pearson, NAB’s Head of Industry Analysis, and Melissa Timbs, Senior Policy Advisor - NAB Health, look at how the changes could work in your favour.

Change and opportunity for healthcare in 2015
GP co-payment changes – what you need to know

GP co-payment changes – what you need to know

17 December 2014

Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Health Minister Peter Dutton have announced that the proposed $7 GP co-payment will be redesigned. Scheduled to commence on 1 July 2015, we explain the new measures and how NAB Health can help your business prepare for these changes.

GP co-payment changes – what you need to know
10 tips for starting a dental practice

10 tips for starting a dental practice

13 October 2014

Starting a dental practice for the first time can be challenging, especially during the initial planning stages. One of Medfin’s leading dental finance specialists, Haydn Maddock, shares his top 10 tips for setting up a practice that’s built for success.

10 tips for starting a dental practice
From pet project to successful vet practice

From pet project to successful vet practice

6 October 2014

After co-founding the first privately run specialist veterinary practice in Sydney, Dr Sarah Goldsmid swam against the tide of the GFC and expanded her business. A finalist in last year’s Telstra Business Women’s Awards, she explains how a passion for surgery continues to drive her success.

From pet project to successful vet practice
Create a positive first impression with your waiting room

Create a positive first impression with your waiting room

15 September 2014

Your waiting room can influence how your patients feel about you and your practice. Caroline Chaplin, Director of Rooms With Style, explains how colour, lighting and soft furnishings can help you convey the right message in a cost-effective way.

Create a positive first impression with your waiting room
Volunteers enhancing healthcare

Volunteers enhancing healthcare

8 September 2014

Barwon Health’s Volunteers Services Director sees volunteers as community advocates who enhance the healthcare experience of consumers. Recognised at the 2014 NAB Women’s Agenda Leadership Awards, Zoe Waters is now taking her message to a wider audience.

Volunteers enhancing healthcare
Starting your own dental practice

Starting your own dental practice

21 August 2014

When you’re ready to go it alone, do you buy an existing dental practice or start from scratch? Medfin CEO, Paul Freeman explores the decision-making process, and believes the end result normally stems from whether you’re more entrepreneurial or risk-averse.

Starting your own dental practice
The future of clinical trials in Australia

The future of clinical trials in Australia

7 August 2014

Clinical trials provide access to new treatments, contribute to Australia’s economy and support our public sector institutions. Dr Brendan Shaw, Medicines Australia Chief Executive, discusses the challenges and opportunities that are shaping our innovative medicines industry.

The future of clinical trials in Australia
Managing the rising cost of an ageing population

Managing the rising cost of an ageing population

23 July 2014

In 40 years, about a quarter of Australia’s population will be over 65. Michael Bassingthwaighte, CEO of Peoplecare, explains how a closer relationship between private health funds and GPs could improve patient wellbeing and manage increasing costs.

Managing the rising cost of an ageing population
Boost the health of your business this end of financial year

Boost the health of your business this end of financial year

20 June 2014

The end of financial year is a busy time for the healthcare sector, but there’s still an opportunity to get your business into shape for June 30. NAB Health General Manager, Nehemiah Richardson shares seven practical strategies to help your business make the most of tax time.

Boost the health of your business this end of financial year
Six strategies for creating a safer medical practice

Six strategies for creating a safer medical practice

18 June 2014

Many general practitioners have been exposed to aggressive behaviour yet few have taken steps to protect themselves. Researcher Dr Danny Hills explains his six simple strategies for keeping a medical practice a safer and less stressful place to work.

Six strategies for creating a safer medical practice
Marketing a healthcare practice

Marketing a healthcare practice

6 March 2014

Marketing can help you to build a practice, run it successfully and ultimately make a profitable exit. Jason Borody, Managing Director of Vividus Marketing, talks about opportunities, challenges and how the internet has made communications a priority for the healthcare sector.

Marketing a healthcare practice
How to recruit the best people for your business

How to recruit the best people for your business

14 February 2014

Finding and keeping the right people is fundamental to the success of any business. Gavin O’Meara, Manager of People and Culture at Ramsay Health Care, explains how planning, preparation and ongoing support can help you build an engaged and productive team.

How to recruit the best people for your business
Emerging opportunities for facility management providers

Emerging opportunities for facility management providers

22 January 2014

As our population ages and demand for facility management services increases, hospitals are doing their best to manage costs. Ivan Fernandez, Industry Director at Frost & Sullivan, suggests ways for facility management providers to identify new opportunities and overcome challenges.

Emerging opportunities for facility management providers
Growing profits in a time of reform

Growing profits in a time of reform

20 November 2013

As Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) reforms continue to roll out, many pharmacists are taking a broader approach to boosting profits. Pharmacy owner and Managing Director of Rx Management, John Loveridge, discusses the changes and strategies for mitigating their impact.

Growing profits in a time of reform
Getting your practice ready for sale

Getting your practice ready for sale

3 October 2013

It’s never too early to get your practice ready for sale. As Paul Freeman, Chief Executive Officer of Medfin Finance, points out, potential purchasers look for the kind of well-run business that's also efficient and profitable for you. Here are his tips for getting it up to speed.

Getting your practice ready for sale
Will retiring baby boomers leave gaps in healthcare?

Will retiring baby boomers leave gaps in healthcare?

18 September 2013

More than a third of Australia’s general practitioners, nurses and specialists are over the age of 50, so what will happen when they all retire? Dr Henry Cutler, Director, Head of Health Economics at KPMG, discusses possible skills shortages and ways to ameliorate any emerging problems.

Will retiring baby boomers leave gaps in healthcare?
The Medical Home: better health for a lower cost

The Medical Home: better health for a lower cost

11 September 2013

The Patient-Centred Medical Home (PCMH) could improve overall population health and lower the cost of healthcare. Dr Eleanor Chew, Vice President of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, explains the benefits of a voluntary system where one GP co-ordinates patient care.

The Medical Home: better health for a lower cost
Telehealth makes quality healthcare more accessible

Telehealth makes quality healthcare more accessible

20 August 2013

Telehealth could provide many Australians with easier access to healthcare, monitor chronic illnesses more effectively and assist the ageing population. Dr James Freeman (pictured) founded GP2U to remove logistical obstacles to the uptake of telehealth, but other challenges remain.

Telehealth makes quality healthcare more accessible
NSQHS Standards are improving the health system

NSQHS Standards are improving the health system

14 August 2013

Since new standards for hospitals and day surgeries took effect in January 2013, there have been signs of improvements for patients that also make financial sense. Professor Picone AM, CEO of the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, discusses the initiative.

NSQHS Standards are improving the health system
Managing fluctuations in currency and interest rates

Managing fluctuations in currency and interest rates

7 August 2013

Most businesses in the healthcare sector are affected by fluctuations in currency and interest rates. NAB’s Head of Corporate & Institutional Markets, Darren Hooton, cautions against complacency and suggests strategies for mitigating risk.

Managing fluctuations in currency and interest rates
Health care – Australia’s biggest employer

Health care – Australia’s biggest employer

19 July 2013

According to the 2011 Census, the Health Care and Social Assistance industry is now Australia’s biggest employer. The Australian Healthcare & Hospitals Association’s Andrew McAuliffe discusses increasing demand, unequal growth and opportunities for innovation.

Health care – Australia’s biggest employer
Pharmacists set to play an increasingly important role

Pharmacists set to play an increasingly important role

15 July 2013

Pharmacists are helping to reduce pressure on the health system and improve quality of life. President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Kos Sclavos, discusses the importance of pharmacists retaining their sustainable competitive advantage in the face of growing retail competition.

Pharmacists set to play an increasingly important role
Things to consider before setting up a general practice

Things to consider before setting up a general practice

21 June 2013

A GP setting up a private practice needs to consider everything that comes with owning a business from demographics to finance, taxation, employment and compliance issues. Paul Freeman, CEO of Medfin Finance, explains how to avoid the pitfalls.

Things to consider before setting up a general practice
What healthcare providers need to know about EOFY

What healthcare providers need to know about EOFY

17 June 2013

As we approach the end of another financial year, Bongiorno Group’s Director, Michael Waycott, discusses tax-effective strategies, recent changes that may affect healthcare providers and why you should start planning now for next year’s return.

What healthcare providers need to know about EOFY
Understanding the budget impacts for the healthcare sector

Understanding the budget impacts for the healthcare sector

15 May 2013

Following the announcement, NAB’s panel of leading economists and industry healthcare experts have analysed the Governments’ much-anticipated 2013 Federal Budget, and here they share with Health View their breakdown of what it means for the healthcare sector.

Understanding the budget impacts for the healthcare sector
The NFP review and you

The NFP review and you

29 July 2012

What does the Federal Government’s Not-For-Profit (NFP) review, with legislation due to be finalised in October 2012, mean for the healthcare sector? JBWere’s Director of Philanthropic Services gives a lowdown.

The NFP review and you
Health reform spotlight

Health reform spotlight

28 July 2012

We headed along to the AMA annual conference recently held in Melbourne where Federal Health Minister Tanya Plibersek outlined the health reforms handed down in the 2012–13 Budget.

Health reform spotlight
eHealth in the spotlight

eHealth in the spotlight

28 July 2012

How eHealth ready is your business? Dr Mukesh Haikerwal, Chair of the World Medical Association is leading a team of clinicians to roll out eHealth for the National E-Health Transition Authority (NEHTA). Here, he talks you through the eHealth basics.

eHealth in the spotlight
CEO talk: insurance sector focus

CEO talk: insurance sector focus

28 July 2012

Michael Bassingthwaighte, CEO of not-for-profit health insurer Peoplecare, talks cash flow, growth, decision-making and regulatory management.

CEO talk: insurance sector focus
Tax tips

Tax tips

28 July 2012

Are your tax records are up to date? Do you know how to effectively reduce your taxable income? NAB Health’s John Minto shares some pointers.

Tax tips
Social media in healthcare

Social media in healthcare

31 March 2012

Use of social media in business is skyrocketing globally, yet few local GPs are capitalising fully on this trend. Here’s how to boost your professional presence online.

Social media in healthcare
Property investment tips

Property investment tips

31 March 2012

Property can be a means to reduce your tax bills and help fund your retirement. Read up on tax tips and property strategies for the healthcare sector with NAB Health Senior Financial Planner, Matthew Wilson.

Property investment tips
Euro-zone impact to the healthcare industry

Euro-zone impact to the healthcare industry

3 March 2012

The impact of the Euro-zone financial unrest to the healthcare industry is increasingly affecting importing and exporting decisions of Australian healthcare businesses. Economic backdrop Currency markets continue to be volatile, notes Mike Bligh, NAB Head of Specialised Business, Business Markets and Wholesale Banking, and “significant swings are becoming a daily event. We recently saw the […]

Euro-zone impact to the healthcare industry
Solving the doctor shortage

Solving the doctor shortage

30 September 2011

Considering hiring GPs from overseas for your practice? Before you invest money and time, make sure you’ve done your homework.

Solving the doctor shortage
Share tips for healthcare professionals

Share tips for healthcare professionals

30 September 2011

To reduce risk exposure, health professionals are investing in shares outside the health sector. JBWere’s Chief Investment Officer, Giselle Roux, details this trend.

Share tips for healthcare professionals
How to profit from a rising Aussie dollar

How to profit from a rising Aussie dollar

30 May 2011

No matter which area of the health industry you’re in, a higher or lower Australian dollar will impact on your profit margins when purchasing medical equipment or products from overseas or when recruiting staff from abroad. In the current situation, with the Australian dollar trading strongly, some GPs are buying equipment from online overseas medical […]

How to profit from a rising Aussie dollar
The NAB Health advisory council

The NAB Health advisory council

9 February 2011

The complexities of the health system mean medical practices are not as straightforward as the average business when it comes to financing. Regulation, continual technological advances and changes in public policy all affect the economics of health businesses. Add to that a workforce of professionals whose services are in high demand and you have a […]

The NAB Health advisory council