THE APA IS UNDERTAKING A PROJECT TO ANSWER THE QUESTION: WHAT WILL THE PRACTICE OF THE FUTURE LOOK LIKE IN 2025?’ We need your help. The APA has identified a need to equip the profession to meet the challenges and opportunities posed by a changing healthcare environment. To do this, the APA is undertaking a [...]
WITH A NEW NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR THE BUSINESS GROUP IN 2013, BUSINESS IN PRACTICE ASKED EACH COMMITTEE MEMBER ABOUT THEIR PROFESSIONAL HISTORY, THE KEY ISSUES FACING PRIVATE PRACTICE TODAY, AND HOW THEY VIEW THE FUTURE. DARRIN NEUMANN, APAM, CHAIR I graduated from the University of Queensland in 1985, and after a few years in the [...]
IMPROVED EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AND ONGOING DEVELOPMENT DO NOT MERELY EVOLVE. HERE, JUSTIN STEER, APAM, FROM STEER BUSINESS CONSULTING OUTLINES WHY PERFORMANCE REVIEWS ARE NECESSARY AND EXPLAINS HOW TO CONDUCT A QUALITY REVIEW. How performance is managed in an organisation determines, to a large extent, the success or failure of the organisation. The implementation and continuous [...]
ACCOUNTANT AND BUSINESS ADVISOR MICHAEL WILSON LISTS WHAT YOU SHOULD TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION FOR YOUR BUSINESS WHEN IT COMES AT TAX TIME. FLY UNDER THE RADAR The ATO will look for certain inconsistencies within business returns lodged; therefore, it’s important to review where your business stands on these issues before the end of the year [...]
CHOOSING BETWEEN WRITING OFF AN ITEM OR USING DEPRECIATION AT TAX TIME CAN BE A TOUGH DECISION. BAD CALLAUGHAN, ACCOUNTANT AND FINANCIAL PLANNER, HELPS MAKE THINGS A LITTLE CLEARER. Businesses constantly require new assets and frequently update their equipment. Specifically, this can be due to underperforming servers, out-of-date computers, hardware and equipment, or a need [...]
SF WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND ALFA FOCUS EXPLAIN HOW BUSINESS OWNERS CAN PURCHASE BUSINESS PREMISES USING THEIR SELF-MANAGED SUPER FUNDS. Superannuation is one of the most tax-effective vehicles to accumulate wealth. This is due to its concessional tax status; the top income tax rate is 46.5 per cent, whereas super contributions and income within super are [...]
MARK GILLHAM, APAM, DISCUSSES THE VALUE OF FRONT DESK STAFF IN PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTICES, AND HOW TO INCREASE THEIR EFFICIENCY. Table 1 How front desk staff contribute to the clinic’s profitability Calculations based on a clinic with two full-time therapists charging $80 for an initial consultation and $70 for a follow-up consultation. Prevent non-attendances one non-attendance [...]
RECENTLY, THE BUSINESS GROUP PRESENTED ‘PROJECT PHI’ TO THE NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL OF THE APA. Over the past decade, private health insurance rebates on physiotherapy services have increased minimally, and in many cases the major funds have not increased rebates at all if the physiotherapist is not a preferred provider. Those of us who work [...]
The APA is launching an exciting initiative that will enhance Business group member services and include exclusive access to workplace relations advisors, information and resources. This will assist Business group members to understand and comply with current workplace laws and requirements. From 1 June, 2013 the APA, in conjunction with Wentworth Advantage, will launch a [...]
LEANNE TOBY, CLIENT RISK & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER AT GUILD INSURANCE, OUTLINES HOW GOOD PLANNING HELPS REDUCE THE THREAT OF A MAJOR DISRUPTION TO YOUR BUSINESS. A major disruption can quickly ruin a successful business. Many never recover from events that stop them from operating as usual. Some physiotherapists may underestimate how vulnerable they are. While [...]
PART OF THE WORK OF THE APA ADVOCACY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS DIVISION IS TO RESPOND TO MEMBERS’ QUERIES ABOUT BUSINESS POLICY. What is the current status of the HICAPS codes review? At present physiotherapists can claim from just 17 HICAPS codes for the services they provide to patients. Other professions, such as chiropractors, can claim [...]
THE APA IS UNDERTAKING A PROJECT TO ANSWER THE QUESTION: WHAT WILL THE PRACTICE OF THE FUTURE LOOK LIKE IN 2025?’ We need your help. The APA has identified a need to equip the profession to meet the challenges and opportunities posed by a changing healthcare environment. To do this, the APA is undertaking a [...]
WITH A NEW NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR THE BUSINESS GROUP IN 2013, BUSINESS IN PRACTICE ASKED EACH COMMITTEE MEMBER ABOUT THEIR PROFESSIONAL HISTORY, THE KEY ISSUES FACING PRIVATE PRACTICE TODAY, AND HOW THEY VIEW THE FUTURE. DARRIN NEUMANN, APAM, CHAIR I graduated from the University of Queensland in 1985, and after a few years in the [...]
IMPROVED EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AND ONGOING DEVELOPMENT DO NOT MERELY EVOLVE. HERE, JUSTIN STEER, APAM, FROM STEER BUSINESS CONSULTING OUTLINES WHY PERFORMANCE REVIEWS ARE NECESSARY AND EXPLAINS HOW TO CONDUCT A QUALITY REVIEW. How performance is managed in an organisation determines, to a large extent, the success or failure of the organisation. The implementation and continuous [...]
ACCOUNTANT AND BUSINESS ADVISOR MICHAEL WILSON LISTS WHAT YOU SHOULD TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION FOR YOUR BUSINESS WHEN IT COMES AT TAX TIME. FLY UNDER THE RADAR The ATO will look for certain inconsistencies within business returns lodged; therefore, it’s important to review where your business stands on these issues before the end of the year [...]
CHOOSING BETWEEN WRITING OFF AN ITEM OR USING DEPRECIATION AT TAX TIME CAN BE A TOUGH DECISION. BAD CALLAUGHAN, ACCOUNTANT AND FINANCIAL PLANNER, HELPS MAKE THINGS A LITTLE CLEARER. Businesses constantly require new assets and frequently update their equipment. Specifically, this can be due to underperforming servers, out-of-date computers, hardware and equipment, or a need [...]
SF WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND ALFA FOCUS EXPLAIN HOW BUSINESS OWNERS CAN PURCHASE BUSINESS PREMISES USING THEIR SELF-MANAGED SUPER FUNDS. Superannuation is one of the most tax-effective vehicles to accumulate wealth. This is due to its concessional tax status; the top income tax rate is 46.5 per cent, whereas super contributions and income within super are [...]
MARK GILLHAM, APAM, DISCUSSES THE VALUE OF FRONT DESK STAFF IN PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTICES, AND HOW TO INCREASE THEIR EFFICIENCY. Table 1 How front desk staff contribute to the clinic’s profitability Calculations based on a clinic with two full-time therapists charging $80 for an initial consultation and $70 for a follow-up consultation. Prevent non-attendances one non-attendance [...]
RECENTLY, THE BUSINESS GROUP PRESENTED ‘PROJECT PHI’ TO THE NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL OF THE APA. Over the past decade, private health insurance rebates on physiotherapy services have increased minimally, and in many cases the major funds have not increased rebates at all if the physiotherapist is not a preferred provider. Those of us who work [...]
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The APA is launching an exciting initiative that will enhance Business group member services and include exclusive access to workplace relations advisors, information and resources. This will assist Business group members to understand and comply with current workplace laws and requirements. From 1 June, 2013 the APA, in conjunction with Wentworth Advantage, will launch a [...]
Managing a major disruption to your practice
LEANNE TOBY, CLIENT RISK & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER AT GUILD INSURANCE, OUTLINES HOW GOOD PLANNING HELPS REDUCE THE THREAT OF A MAJOR DISRUPTION TO YOUR BUSINESS. A major disruption can quickly ruin a successful business. Many never recover from events that stop them from operating as usual. Some physiotherapists may underestimate how vulnerable they are. While [...]
PART OF THE WORK OF THE APA ADVOCACY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS DIVISION IS TO RESPOND TO MEMBERS’ QUERIES ABOUT BUSINESS POLICY. What is the current status of the HICAPS codes review? At present physiotherapists can claim from just 17 HICAPS codes for the services they provide to patients. Other professions, such as chiropractors, can claim [...]
RECENTLY, THE BUSINESS GROUP PRESENTED ‘PROJECT PHI’ TO THE NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL OF THE APA. Over the past decade, private health insurance rebates on physiotherapy services have increased minimally, and in many cases the major funds have not increased rebates at all if the physiotherapist is not a preferred provider. Those of us who work [...]
HR in Practice service starting soon
The APA is launching an exciting initiative that will enhance Business group member services and include exclusive access to workplace relations advisors, information and resources. This will assist Business group members to understand and comply with current workplace laws and requirements. From 1 June, 2013 the APA, in conjunction with Wentworth Advantage, will launch a [...]
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