April 2013
- Group News
June 2012 concluded another year of strong financial performance and growth for MIGA, notwithstanding the ongoing impact of global financial markets which are continuing to cause turmoil internationally. Financial security is a key objective of our Strategic Plan.
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April 2013
- Medico Legal Issues
In the case of Grinham v Tabro Meats Mr Grinham sued his former employer Tabro Meats Pty Ltd after he contracted Q fever virus during his time working at an abattoir. Tabro joined Mr Grinham’s GP, Dr Catherine Murray, to the claim seeking to recover from her the workers compensation it paid to Mr Grinham.
Mr Grinham’s claim against Tabro settled but the trial proceeded and was primarily focused on the legal obligation of a doctor to recall a patient who does not return for consultation/testing despite being advised to.
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April 2013
- Group News
In late March we announced our agreement with QBE Insurance Australia and Invivo for MIGA to acquire Invivo’s business.
We are very proud that MIGA was the preferred tenderer after an extensive and competitive selection process.
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April 2013
- Insurance & Membership
Following feedback from members wanting to transact their insurance electronically and acknowledging that there is an environmental benefit in us reducing the volume of printed material we produce and mail, we have been working on our IT systems to achieve an outcome whereby renewals can be conducted via email and the internet.
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April 2013
- Midwives
Now is the time to ensure you have all the necessary paperwork ready to be completed and submitted to AHPRA.
Although AHPRA will send further reminders up to the renewal date, the Board has made it very clear that the responsibility to ensure that a health practitioner is registered rests with the health practitioner.
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April 2013
- Risk Management
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare , after extensive consultation, released the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards in September 2012. Accreditation against these Standards will be required from January 2013.
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