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  1. Gratuitous services (including volunteering)

    Last Updated: 14/06/2024 in Support Tools Membership FAQs
    Information about cover for voluntary (gratuitous) services in Australia, outside Australia and Good Samaritan acts.

  2. Your membership classification – is it right for your practice?

    Last Updated: 29/04/2025
    Your MIPS’ membership renewal invitation will be sent in May 2025.  Ahead of this you need to check your classification is correct and accurately reflects the healthcare you provide.   This will ensure the accuracy of your indemnity insurance...

  3. Can I nominate a third party to act on my behalf?

    Last Updated: 08/10/2024 in Support Tools Membership FAQs
    Give permission to a third party to access your Membership information.

  4. Clinical trials

    Last Updated: 14/06/2024 in Support Tools Membership FAQs
    MIPS membership benefits (including insurance cover) extend to clinical trial participation, provided you meet the criteria.

  5. Electives and other healthcare activities

    Last Updated: 14/06/2024 in Support Tools Membership FAQs
    MIPS membership provides indemnity cover for clinical placements and healthcare activities.

  6. Membership Fee Refunds for Practice Changes

    Last Updated: 14/06/2024 in Support Tools Membership FAQs
    Understand MIPS' short-term coverage options for temporary medical practice in Australia. Important for run-off cover after ceasing practice. Read more here.

  7. A Message from Our Chief Medical Officer

    Last Updated: 20/12/2024 in Insight Articles
    As yet another year draws to a close, it is timely to reflect on the year that was and some of the work that MIPS has been doing to support you in your practice. Medico-legal issues – AI scribes 2024 has seen the rapid rise of AI scribes in clinic...

  8. Rural Medicine Australia 2023 Conference Insights

    Last Updated: 15/06/2024 in Insight Articles Consent
    Discover the key insights from the Rural Medicine Australia 2023 Conference. Learn about medico-legal advice, boundary management, and wellness strategies.

  9. MIPS Notification: Expert Support for Practitioners

    Last Updated: 11/06/2024 in Insight Articles Complaints and Adverse Events
    Access 24-hour MIPS support for urgent healthcare issues. Expert advice on claims, complaints, and professional practice with membership

  10. Overseas Medicare Billing – Increased Compliance Monitoring

    Last Updated: 16/06/2025 in Medico-Legal News Legal & Regulatory
    For medical practitioners to claim benefits under Medicare, they must comply with the provisions of the Health Insurance Act 1973 (Cth) and the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS). These obligations include:  only claiming for clinically relevant s...
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