GPs ordered to repay Medicare $143,000 after ‘aural toilet’ item confusion
The PSR says the two GPs made a genuine mistake when they used an item intended for ENT specialists.
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Doctor to repay $30k after billing Medicare for ‘text message consults’
An investigation was launched following concerns over the doctor’s use of temporary telehealth items.
Federal Court rejects lawsuit claiming PSR is unfair on doctors
Dr Anchita Karmakar argued the watchdog was 'biased' and put her through 'a prejudiced interrogation process'.
Increasing corporate referrals prompt review of PSR’s legal powers
Legislation written decades ago is no longer fit for purpose, says director Professor Julie Quinlivan.
GP with ‘dangerously deficient’ records ordered to repay $1 million to Medicare
The PSR said the GP's notes were 'so deficient … they gave rise to real clinical risk to patients'.
GP ordered to repay $590,000 to Medicare over phantom consults
He has already been suspended by a tribunal until April.
GP jailed for $360,000 Medicare fraud wins appeal
Queensland GP Dr Tony Bakare was released from jail last week after spending nine months behind bars for a $360,000 Medicare fraud.
PSR warning over doctors’ handwritten medical notes
The agency says while there is no ban on handwritten notes, there is an expectation they will be legible.
After-hours doctor wins legal challenge over $460,000 MBS debt
The Determining Authority will now need to determine if the repayment amount should be slashed.
Six corporates under PSR investigation for alleged rorting
They include National Home Doctor Service as part of a long-running probe, watchdog director Professor Julie Quinlivan says.
