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We had a lovely weekend in the beautiful Hunter Valley for the final Avant Growth Academy course. Delegates heard from a range of speakers on preparing for a practice sale and succession planning. Thank you to all who attended! We hope you had a valuable experience with us. Steven Macarounas David Williams Stuart Chan Michael Mobberley Ben Ryan Alison Fischer CFP® James Wedesweiler Damien Hewa (JP) Andrew Hiscock Caroline Ucherek

Is your organisation in search of funding for research initiatives targeting quality, safety or sustainability in Australian healthcare? Avant Foundation is dedicated to funding transformative advancements in healthcare through medical research, education, and health initiatives. Our Research Grants are open to universities, institutions and charities. They provide funding of up to $100,000 to drive medical progress through innovative research. These grants are intended to empower researchers to explore new areas of medicine and expand their contributions to the field. Applications close 6 December 2024. Terms and conditions apply. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4cRHBOl

Join us for a special 90-minute medico–legal webinar with three experts in artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare: - Prof Farah Magrabi, an internationally recognised expert in patient safety, digital health and AI technologies - Prof Paul Parizel, Chair of Radiology at the University of WA and internationally recognised for his research in neuroradiology and AI - Vickie Irving, Head of Clinical Innovation and Effectiveness, and Deputy Chief Health Officer, at Telstra Health. 7:00pm AEST Wednesday 4 September Register now: https://bit.ly/4dZKmhB

Last weekend we held the first two courses of the inaugural Avant Growth Academy in Sydney. Delegates heard from a variety of speakers on topics such as accountancy, wealth management, marketing and technology, as well as from Avant businesses on medico-legal risk, legal support, life insurance, finance and health insurance. It was a great opportunity for doctors and practice managers to learn, connect and be inspired to grow in private practice. We look forward to next weekend's Avant Growth Academy retreat in the beautiful Hunter Valley. Steven Macarounas David Williams Caroline Ucherek Pierre Citta Chris Smeed Rob Khamas Stuart Chan Michael Mobberley Brendan Krone

Practices will be impacted by important workplace law changes that start taking effect from August 2024. On 3 September 2024 you can join Avant Law’s Employment & Workplace team on their free webinar! The webinar will help you learn practical tips to help ensure your practice is compliant with the new workplace laws. Topics covered: • Changes to casual employment laws • New ‘right to disconnect’ for all employees • New statutory definitions of ‘employee’ and ‘employer’ impacting independent contractors • New ’unfair contract’ rights for independent contractors • Criminal sanctions for the underpayment of wages. If you're interested but unable to attend the live webinar, please register to be sent a link to the recording.

Doctors, are you torn between paying down your mortgage or boosting your super? This article breaks down the key considerations for doctors to make informed financial decisions regarding their future. Find out which option may be best for you! Click here: https://bit.ly/3Mh6KHa #Doctors #AvantFinance #HomeLoansForDoctors

Purchasing your first home is an exciting first step onto the property ladder, but did you know it could also be a smart investment? Our latest article explores how doctors could turn their first home into an investment property, maximising tax benefits and building wealth. Considering growing your portfolio? This is a must-read! Click here: https://bit.ly/4ciFD9h #InvestmentProperty #Doctors #AvantFinance #HomeLoansForDoctors

Patients complain when they feel like they haven’t been heard. Encourage feedback by having a process in place that is known to all patients. It’s better for everyone if a patient can easily raise a concern with you or your practice rather than have it escalate. Read more: https://bit.ly/4fx3aX2

Practice owners are responsible for many business areas including HR, finances, compliance and strategy. The problem is that without expertise in these areas, it can be tricky to understand what is working optimally and what is falling short. A Gap Analysis can help to identify the ‘gaps’ in your business and provide a tailored plan for addressing challenges. With expert support from our Practice Management Consultants, you can optimise your revenue, build a resilient practice and better support your patients. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Wpfy2z #APS #AvantPracticeSolutions #practiceefficiency #PracticeManagement #consultancy Avant Practice Solutions

Open disclosure about an adverse patient event is mandatory in some situations. But you can use the same principles anytime something goes wrong for a patient, whether it’s a misunderstanding, a known risk, a clinical error or an unexpected outcome. Read more: https://bit.ly/3WectDD