Updated Articles

  1. Cosmetic Procedures and Early Release of Superannuation – A Word of Caution

    Background  In September 2024, MIPS provided a word of caution to dental practitioners who rely upon the early release of superannuation to fund dental treatments. MIPS now extends that word of caution to all practitioners performing cosmetic p...
  2. Notice to Dental Practitioners – Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedure Guidelines to Commence in September 2025

    Background  Ahpra has now released guidelines that set out clear expectations of health practitioners (including dental practitioners ) who perform and advertise non-surgical cosmetic procedures. They commence on 2 September 2025 . These gu...
  3. Changes to Firearms Licensing Requirements in Western Australia

    Background  On 31 March 2025, various changes to the Firearms Act 2024 (WA) came into effect in Western Australia. For an individual to own and operate a firearm, they must be a fit and proper person. Determining whether an individual is fit and ...
  4. MyMIPS: A Smarter, Safer Member Experience

    We’re excited to introduce MyMIPS – our redesigned and enhanced member portal, now live and ready for you to explore! With this update, we’ve focused on making it easier, faster, and more secure to manage your membership. Your experience matters t...
  5. Overseas Medicare Billing – Increased Compliance Monitoring by the Department of Health and Aged Care

    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...
  6. Medico-legal Trends for FY25

    Join us for an engaging panel discussion where we dive into the most important medico-legal developments and trends from the first half of 2025. We’ll explore legal cases, trends and regulatory reforms across the industry, including in use ...
  7. Guidelines for Prescribing Medicinal Cannabis

    Learn about prescribing medicinal cannabis with MIPS, including legal obligations, telehealth considerations, and compliance with TGA guidelines.
  8. Public liability

    Benefits of MIPS membership do not extend to provide cover for Public Liability.
  9. Becoming a Member FAQs

    For new members, our frequently asked questions to support you are below. Membership Get a quote or apply for membership Request a Membership Quote or  Apply for Membership . Applications take 3-10 business day...
  10. Existing Member FAQs

    For current members, our frequently asked questions to support you are below. Membership How to log in to MyMIPS online services  MyMIPS online services  allows you to update your practice and contact details, obt...
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