I have been investigated, or received one of those Medicare “nudge” letters, three times (so far).

The first time, I had to show why my women’s health clinic was claiming so many item 36 (long) consults.

Well, why do you think? It was something to do with offering comprehensive women’s health assessments and investigating issues that tend to be complex – like fertility and menopause management.

The second time was to inform me I was well above the average in my ordering of pelvic ultrasounds.