The full version of this episode is only available for ASA members and can be found on the ASA website:https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/podcasts/practice-vivas1More exam tips can be found here: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/trainee-resourcesRegister to attend an online ASA viva practice session: https://asa.org.au/events/If you're not a member and would like to access these resources, then find out more about membership here:https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join/ Australian Society of Anaesthetists Medical Warning Cards can be purchased here: https://asa.org.au/merchandiseThe ASA's Anaesthesia Recipe Book can be found on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AustralianSocietyofAnaesthetists
The full episode is available for ASA members only and can be found here:https://asa.org.au/podcasts/practice-vivasMore exam tips can be found here: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/trainee-resourcesRegister to attend an online ASA viva practice session: https://asa.org.au/events/If you're not a member and would like to access these resources, then find out more about membership here:https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join/ Australian Society of Anaesthetists Medical Warning Cards can be purchased here: https://asa.au.au/merchandise
Are you claiming for anaesthesia time units in a way that is compliant with Medicare and health fund rules?In this episode I revisit two earlier podcasts. From Ep52 of the Australian Anaesthesia podcast with Dr Mark Sinclair, I refresh our memories of the 2022 changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule around anaesthesia time units. From Ep11 of our Talking Money series with Dr Andrew Mulcahy I include our discussion of pre-anaesthesia consultations.I go through various clinical scenarios and how they are regarded by our Economics Advisory Committee. The full version of this podcast is available exclusively for ASA members on the ASA website: https://asa.org.au/asa-public-podcasts/talking-money
In this episode I am chatting with ASA member Dr Stan Tay, who may sound familiar to some of you. He is a podcaster and content producer at the Anaesthesia Coffee Break podcast and Adrenaline Memories.He is also a co-developer of an automated billing service called Anaemate. We chat about how anaesthesia billing and the flow of money, how Anaemate works and what it was like as an anaesthetist going from idea to app developer.This podcast is not an endorsement of Anaemate. Please do your research and use a billing service, app, company (or not) according to your needs. To learn more about Anaemate: www.anaemate.com.auASA Members can access the Talking Money podcast series here: https://asa.org.au/asa-public-podcasts/talking-moneyLearn more about the Innovations and Inventions made by ASA members and other like-minded people: https://asa.org.au/innovations-and-inventionsHave you got an innovation you'd like to discuss on the podcast? Let us know - podcast@asa.org.au
Talking Money. Our series where we do more than talk money. on the 1st March 2024, new items were introduced into the MBS for anaesthetists. I discuss these with our MBS expert, Dr Michael Lumsden-Steel.This is a snippet of the full podcast.ASA Members can find the full episode here: https://asa.org.au/podcasts/talking-moneyNot a member? Find out more about membership here:https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership
We might want to encourage a patient to change their private health insurer, but is this a good idea? (Spoiler alert - no!)The bigger question is why do we even want to do this in the first place?Members of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists can listen to the full episode here:https://asa.org.au/podcasts/talking-moneyNot a member? Visit the ASA website to learn more and to join: https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join
Congratulations for getting a training position job and taking a big step toward what I hope will be a long, rewarding and happy career! In this episode I chat with Chair of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists Trainee Member Group, Dr Jason Kong, about the ANZCA training fees: what they are and when you need to pay them.The full episode of this podcast is on the ASA website: https://asa.org.au/podcasts/talking-moneyFact check the ANZCA website: https://www.anzca.edu.au/education-training/anaesthesia-training-program/training-as-an-anaesthetistMore resources for ASA trainee members here: https://asa.org.au/committees/trainee-members-group-tmgIt's free to join the ASA for pre-vocational doctors and basic trainees: https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join/
Pre-anaesthesia consultations have an important role in ensuring patient safety, establishing rapport and developing shared goals for the anaesthetic and surgery. I outline the various ways you can claim for telehealth pre-anaesthesia consultations.The full episode is only available for ASA members. Find it here:https://asa.org.au/podcasts/talking-money
In this episode I chat with ASA Past President, Dr Andrew Mulcahy. We go through all of the consultation items - when to use them and when not to use them so that you remain compliant with MedicareThe full episode is only available for ASA members. Find it here:https://asa.org.au/podcasts/talking-money
In this episode I chat with ASA Past President, Dr Andrew Mulcahy. We go through the latest (June 2022) APRA report. We talk about billing patterns of anaesthetists in private practice and what the average out-of-pocket fee might be for anaesthetists and other medical specialists.The full episode is only available for ASA members. Find it here:https://asa.org.au/podcasts/talking-money
In this episode I hand the microphone to Dr Peter Waterhouse, Chair, ASA Professional Issues Advisory Committee to discuss Bundled Care arrangements.This podcast is from an article in the June 2022 edition of Australian Anaesthetist:https://asa.org.au/publications/australian-anaesthetistMore information and resources are available for ASA members (login required):Managed Care resources: https://asa.org.au/policy/managed-care-2/Part 3 courses: https://asa.org.au/asaed-learning-resources-2/New Fellows Resources: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/new-fellow-resourcesCome and find our more at the Combined Scientific Congress, 21-24 October 2022 in Wellington: https://www.csc2022.co.nz/Interested in becoming an ASA member? https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join
In this episode of Talking Money, I discuss Medicare Benefits Schedule item number 17615 and when and how to use it properly and in a way that is compliant with Medicare.The full episode is exclusively available for members of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists. It can be found here (log in required):https://asa.org.au/podcasts/talking-moneyFind out more about being an ASA member here: https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join/ASA members also have access to the ASA Relative Value Guide. Download the app here:https://apps.apple.com/au/app/asa-relative-value-guide/id949342730https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.net.aaic.android.rvg&hl=en_AU&gl=US
You may have heard of the ACCC Exemption for small businesses to collectively bargain.This exemption doesn't mean that you can act in breach of the Law. In this episode I discuss what this means, whether it is something you might consider and how the ASA can help you navigate this process.The full episode is available for ASA members via the ASA website. You will need to log in:https://asa.org.au/podcasts/talking-moneyIf you are not a member, then join the ASA to obtain access to this episode and more.https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join/
This episode is based on Position Statement 23 Anaesthetists and Public-in-Private surgery, which has been produced by the Australian Society of Anaesthetists to ensure the safety of patients in this model of care. https://asa.org.au/podcasts/talking-moneyhttps://asa.org.au/policy-and-advocacyhttps://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join/
As you go through your career it is likely you will come across more and more contracts, whether they be for a public hospital appointment, a public in private arrangement or a private health insurance scheme. In this episode I discuss a general approach for considering contracts. Remember, I'm an anaesthetist and this is not legal advice. The full episode is available for ASA members only on the Australian Society of Anaesthetists website. You will need to log in: https://asa.org.au/podcasts/talking-money
Have you been offered an "uplift fee" in return for not charging an out-of-pocket fee? If so, here are some resources to help you answer this question.You need to be an ASA member to access these resourcesSpreadsheet link: https://asa.org.au/asaeducation/asa-publications-2/podcasts-for-asa-members/talking-money/episode-notes/Video link: https://asa.org.au/talking-money-resources/Continue the conversation on this ASA Forum thread: https://asa.org.au/asa-forum/topic/hcf-proposed-no-gap-obstetric-services/
Find the full episode here: https://asa.org.au/talking-money/Non-members can apply to join here: https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-joinhttps://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/Pages/v.aspx
Welcome to our new series on your private anaesthesia practice.A lovely surgeon has asked you to work with them and requests you don't charge an out-of-pocket fee. How do you approach this?ASA members can access the full episode here: https://asa.org.au/podcasts/talking-moneyNot an ASA member? Click here to join: https://asa.org.au/types-of-membership/how-to-join
I review this article on what it means to report quality measures in the US.https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2015.1258#:~:text=Each%20year%20US%20physician%20practices,the%20reporting%20of%20quality%20measures.
An oldie but a goodie - literally!I'm chatting with Dr Bob Hare, President of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA) from 1980-82. and the earliest surviving President of the ASA. We also recorded this conversation a few years ago, prior to the ASA turning 90. We compare various anaesthetic techniques and innovations, from ether masks to glass cannulas that have occurred across the generations. Dr. Hare shares invaluable insights about the fight to elevate the status of anaesthetists in Australia, the importance of the preoperative consultation, and advances in postoperative pain management., We also dive into the changes in our role as anaesthetists as well as some of the important work he and the ASA has done to raise the status of anaesthetists here in Australia. Some other episodes of interest: Ep90. Our special 90th birthday episode. https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7eec4b11-e5d5-484b-b396-ab2e701e8318/EP90-Happy-90th-birthday-AAP-V2-converted.mp3Ep85 and Ep86. Conversations with ASA Past President Dr Don Maxwellhttps://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b94ca3a2-cbc9-407c-a29b-a579ac16c34d/EP85-Dr-Don-Maxwell-Part-1-AAP-converted.mp3https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5325f0ca-7402-4092-bc0b-0ae8c08c27a7/EP86-Dr-Don-Maxwell-Part-2-AAP-V1-converted.mp3Join the ASA in advancing anaesthesia excellence https://asa.org.au/As always, I welcome feedback and ideas: podcast@asa.org.au