MBS For All Specialities Workshop - Sydney

Understanding the Medicare Benefits Schedule and it's application is essential for Hospital-Based Clinicians, Non-GP Specialists and General Practitioners. Despite 40 years of Medicare, there has been no formal educational program or comprehensive support for health professionals in this complex area. This is where BFD Education steps in!

Make sure to join our 1-day workshop which is designed for all health professionals. This exclusive workshop will provide you with the foundations for Medicare compliance, teach you how to avoid the unnecessary stress, prevent billing errors and audit repayments. We will provide you with the most up to date information, with 6x expert BFD Education Presenters and ample Q&A time to solidify your learning. To make sure the teachings are specific to you, we will also divide into specialty groups for tailored educational sessions.

The MBS For All Specialities One Day Event workshop will provide:

1. An overview of MBS categories
2. Delve into the auditing process of PRP and PSR
3. Explain the Medicare Safety Net and the PBS
4. Conduct specialised breakouts that are relevant to your field

This workshop will take place 1 Day before the BFD Annual Conference at the Mercure Sydney.

WORKSHOP 8.30am - 12.30pm

Intro + History of Medicare
Provider & prescriber Numbers
Referrals & requests
Medicare Safety Net, PBS & TGA
Audit & Compliance
Documentation
DVA
Case Conferencing
Private Health Insurance

SPECIALITY BREAKOUT SESSIONS 1pm - 3pm

GPs / Psychiatrists
Mental Health Treatment plans
Mental Health Case Conferencing
Mental Health Consults
Eating Disorders

Physicians
Inpatient services and billing
Medico Legal - Case Discussions
Hospital Case Conferencing
Voluntary euthanasia and palliative care

Surgeons, O&Gs
Inpatient and Day surgery billing
In practice radiology
Locum & Clinical Handover
Medico Legal - Case discussions

SMALL GROUP SESSION 3.30pm - 5pm

GPs
Business of Private Practice

Surgeons, O&Gs
Business of Private Practice

Physicians, Psychiatrists
Business of Private Practice

*Hospital doctors can register for the morning workshop only by emailing admin@bfdeducation.com

The hardcopy MBS book for General Practice is available for pre-purchased only for $66 and will be available for collection at the workshop. The Kobo eBook is available now through the app and will be available for purchase at the workshop for $44.

All slides and notes, annotation list, and autofill examples will be provided to workshop attendees after the event via a drop-box link.

Registrations open 0745hrs; Workshop from 0830 to 1700hrs

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided for all full day attendees*. Dietary requirements need to be communicated at least 14 days prior to the event. Late ticket purchases cannot be guaranteed dietary requirements.
*Hospital doctor registrations include morning tea and lunch only.

Presenters:

Dr April Armstrong is the Founder and Director of Business for Doctors and has been providing MBS education since 2017. She has presented at over 300 workshops, seminars, and conferences. April is a Fellow of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine with an academic AST and currently studying for her Masters at UNSW with plans to do a PhD in Medical Education. She continues to work as a locum General Practitioner as well as having her own practice in Western Australia. As a mentor to medical practitioners, practice managers and nurses who have become MBS tutors she continues to be passionate about the "Business of Medicine" and provides regular updates on MBS changes via social media.

Kathryn Eikenhorst graduated from the University of Wollongong in 2011 completing her MBBS as a post-graduate student with an undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Natural and Complimentary Medicine. In 2018 she obtained a fellowship from the Royal Australian College of General Practice. She is a committed rural clinician having worked in rural NSW for eight years and more recently in remote locations practicing skin cancer medicine. She is now undertaking training sub-speciality training in skin cancer medicine and has a passion for preventative medicine and Nutrigenetics. She was born and raised in Port Macquarie being the youngest sibling to four older brothers. Kathryn has a personal desire to travel and explore new places and enjoys hiking, kayaking, snorkelling and water activities. In May 2019 Kathryn began travelling with the BFD administration and MBS presentation teams. She had become a valued member who provided administration and event support. She began presenting MBS in November 2019.

Casey Going is a Queensland General Practitioner and graduate of the University of Queensland. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners after completing his training in 2022.

Casey has a special interest in internal medicine, Cardiology and emergency medicine and works at the Condamine Medical Centre and St Andrews Hospital in the Darling Downs. He is also completing his Masters of Internal Medicine through the University of Sydney and has completed his Master of Business Administration through the Australian Institute of Business. Casey is a toastmaster and enjoys public speaking which complements his educational lectures and presentations. Casey has a keen interest in the business side of General Practice and how to improve it for both GPs and patients.

In 2023 Casey commenced MBS education with Business for Doctors and has created online workshops specifically for GP Registrars to assist them with billings and MBS compliance.

Dr Ian Kamerman is a dual Fellow of ACRRM and RACGP as a rural General Practitioner and business owner for over 20 years. Ian has a special interest in addiction medicine, is a DAME and holds appointments at two universities. He is currently the Chair of GP Synergy and Chair of the AMA Council of Rural Doctors. Ian has provided many years of supervised training and support to international graduates in general practice training as well as being a past PESCI examiner, Chair of the Professional Development Committee of ACRRM and past president of RDAA. He promotes General Practice as an excellent career choice and endeavours to assist young Doctors have successful, financially viable practices.

Dr Sarvan Sumra is a GP with a specialist interest in Diabetes and Business Development, including improving GP systems and workflows and trying to maximise offering to patients. He has been investing stocks and shares for the last 14 years, helping to run an SMSF with a Financial Advisor and Stockbroker, and has been developing an Amazon business globally for the last 5-6 years.

Young Han is a Certified Practicing Accountant with 10 years of experience in providing medical professionals with accounting, young is developing her expertise in understanding practice data and the MBS Schedule, Young works with practice managers and staff to review internal processes and establish marketing strategies to run a successful business without sacrificing work and life balance. She began presenting the MBS for BFD Education in 2020.