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Seventh in series – Articles on out of pocket medical expenses.
The latest article in Croakey’s #OutOfPocket series addresses a poorly-understood aspect of medical billing for privately insured patients who have been in hospital.
Margaret Faux explains why receiving two…
Hello Network,
I hope you stayed warm through the southern hemisphere winter or survived the sweltering heat up north. As ever it’s been a hectic and exciting couple of months for us at Synapse towers. We’ve been globetrotting and experiencing both weather extremes.
In …
Of all the things a trainee medical practitioner must learn, how to bill their patients is one of the most problematic.
A single Medicare service can be the subject of more than 30 different payment rates, myriad rules and strict penalties, including custodial sentences, for no…
We’re hosting a free breakfast on 31 August at our offices where we will be showcasing and demonstrating our latest medical billing service.
Each attendee will have the opportunity to use the service first hand and experience the new medical billing app that is set to disrupt …
You have likely heard that BUPA made some changes to their Medical Providers Gap Schemes, which came into effect on the 1st August. We would like to take this opportunity to give you our quick guide as to how this might impact your billing.
Billing private patien…
The following is an excerpt from the DFAT India Economic Strategy by Mr Peter N Varghese AO
CASE STUDY:
Synapse: A successful model of integrated service delivery for Australia and India
Australian company Synapse Medical Services has found an opportunity to …
Everyone involved in the practice of healthcare is expected to know how to bill correctly yet it’s not being taught in any systematic or organised fashion by anyone.
Synapse Principal and CEO Margaret Faux has been studying this issue in her PhD thesis, this article published …
Pulse+IT article – Synapps MBS launch
Written by Kate McDonald
First published by Pulse+IT on 9/7/2018
Sydney medical billing, clinical coding and medical transcription specialist Synapse has launched a new rules engine-based app called Synapps MBS, aimed at ensuring Medic…
Synapps MBS – The future of medical billing is here. Don’t get left behind.
In Australia, medical billing can be extremely complicated and tedious. With Australia’s mixture of private and public healthcare, and changes constantly being made, billing errors can commonly oc…
Networking platform “Advance Health” outcome of MoU signed with OPEN Health, Synapse Medical Services and Connect Communications
Dubai-UE: 18 July, 2018
Dubai Science Park (DSP), a science-focused business community, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with OPEN…
We are proud of our diversity here at Synapse and our Business Development Team is a perfect example. Thom, Amanda, and Rod have each come from vastly different backgrounds and bring a wide variety of personal and professional experiences and skillsets to the table. Here’s a li…
NAIDOC – 1st Full Week of July
Last week was a special week in Australia and as a proudly Australian international company we wanted to bring a bit more awareness to Naidoc week. National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) week is a time to celebrate Ab…
What does ‘No Gap’ really mean?
Want to know more? Read this article from our blog for more information….
The importance of good Mental Health Awareness
Millions of people across the globe are affected by mental illnesses. It is estimated that 300 million people suffer from depression, 260 million from anxiety disorders, 60 million from bipolar, and 23 million from schizophrenia. It…
Sixth in series – Articles on out of pocket medical expenses.
A researcher (Associate Professor Louisa Gordon – lead author) who has investigated out of pocket medical costs for cancer patients has recently called for policy reform around public subsidy of the private heal…
I pay my taxes AND private health insurance premiums yet I STILL pay out of pocket fees. Why?
Want to know more? Read this article from our blog for more information….
Welcome to the latest Synapse Connect bulletin.
In March, we brought you news of exciting launches that were imminent and it gives me great pleasure to confirm that two of them (and we aren’t done yet!) are now live.
Years of hard work has gone into the new Synapse and we…
Fifth in series – Articles on out of pocket medical expenses.
Earlier this year, News Corp newspapers and its online sites splashed a story with the headline: The secret fee list your doctor doesn’t want you to see‘ (paywall).
In her latest contribution to Croakey’s…
Australia boasts one of the strongest and most robust healthcare systems in the world. This is driven by a supportive regulatory environment, a globally renowned universal healthcare model, innovative medical research, and advancements in digital health. In fact, digital technolo…
Dear Synapse Network,
As you may be aware, at Synapse Medical we have been steadily growing over the last few years, as we continue to service the healthcare administration needs of a now international client base. With this in mind, we have always been very conscious of conti…
It is an exciting time for the health industry and an even more exciting time for Synapse Medical Services.
A week prior to launching our new cutting edge platform, Synapps MBS (www.synapsemedical.com.au), Synapse welcomed a significant hire to our Business Development team, A…
One endeavour that Synapse Medical Services was delighted to be part of was the appointment of our CEO, Margaret Faux, as an honorary advisor to the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) in New Delhi, India.
This project was funded by the Bill & Melinda G…
We started the year making our second appearance as an exhibitor at the largest healthcare conference in the GCC, and second in the world, Arab Health. This expansive showcase of all things healthcare allowed us to bring visibility to our United Arab Emirates journey so far, show…
Another international consultancy project that Synapse has in progress currently is a one-time mapping of internal codes for a market leading government hospital in the Middle East.
The hospital had been using self-made internal codes that had developed over time. These codes …
This consultancy project involved a private hospital who wanted a third party to visit the facility and analyse their current system processes and provide a complete report and gap analysis. The end goal being to move to a new software that would improve efficiency in hospital op…
Our consulting services extend internationally through our global network. One wonderful initiative we are involved in is to assist a state in India with regards to the gathering of critical health data, prior to the implementation of an electronic medical record.
This large s…
Synapse can undertake one-time projects when healthcare providers are struggling with a set performance issue or a time sensitive target.
We aim to understand our clients and become a trusted partner, even if a solo project is required. This is possible due to our flexibility …
The healthcare market in the Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC) region is undergoing a revolution. A combination of age, affluence, lifestyle and dietary choices has led populations in this region to a higher prevalence of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and other condit…
At the end of 2017 we brought you news of our busiest year to date and the various international projects that we had completed and the ones we were about to embark on. Therefore, as we move deeper into the third month of 2018 (where did that time go?!) we thought we’d better u…
Fourth in series – Articles on out of pocket medical expenses.
The legalities and practicalities behind bulk billing generally are not well understood, but in her latest contribution to Croakey’s ongoing #OutOfPocket series, Margaret Faux, aims to throw some illuminating l…