June 2010

- Group News
This year, the majority of our members will receive an average reduction in their premium of between 10% and 15% on renewal, with some higher or lower than this, based on the claims experience of their speciality.
We believe there is a real correlation between these results and our strong focus on risk management. Members are now benefiting from this via reduced premiums.
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June 2010

- Group News
As part of the Federal Government’s commitment to maternity services reform, legislation was passed in Parliament on 16 March 2010 to establish a Government-supported professional indemnity scheme for eligible midwives. It also gives eligible midwives in private practice access to the Medicare Benefits Schedule.
MIGA is pleased and proud to have been selected to be the sole provider of insurance in Australia for the Midwives Insurance Scheme.
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June 2010

- Medico Legal Issues
The ramifications of a critical compliance condition being imposed on a registered medical practitioner are important for doctors registered in New South Wales. With the onset of national registration, this could have implications for all doctors registered in Australia.
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June 2010

- Insurance & Membership
How important is your policy cover to you?
Medical indemnity insurance is complex and insurance policies can be lengthy and confusing. Although you know cover is important, sometimes it’s easier to make a decision on your insurance based on price as understanding the differences in cover between insurers can be difficult.
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June 2010

- Insurance & Membership
Members are reminded their insurance and membership is due for renewal on 1 July 2010.
The steps to finalise your renewal by this date are clearly outlined in the renewal letter mailed with your invoice.
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June 2010

- Risk Management
The guidelines were developed in response to the changes to the Privacy Act and National Privacy Principle 2 and took effect from 15 December 2009.
The guidelines are an essential tool for assisting with decision making and the process for use and disclosure.
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