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Practice Partners Podcast

Practice Partners Podcast

Written by: Ami Assigal & Zac Pandur
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Welcome to Practice Partners Podcast, where Ami, a seasoned practice owner, and Zac, a dynamic practice manager, team up to explore the ins and outs of healthcare business management. Together, they share their expertise as consultants for practice owners and managers through their work with Practice Partners, while also operating Ami's own successful medical centre group, Innovate Health.

From funny behind-the-scenes stories to real-world challenges and valuable insights, Practice Partners Podcast is your go-to podcast for everything practice management and operations. Whether you’re a seasoned practice owner, a budding manager, or just curious about what goes on behind the reception desk, join Ami and Zac for an engaging and informative journey into the heart of healthcare business.

Tune in for laughs, lessons, and a little chaos—because running a medical practice is anything but boring!

'We partner you in your Healthcare Business'

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Episodes
  • #67 - Part One - IT Overhaul with Jeff Hawkes
    Jan 19 2026

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    IT in general practice isn’t just “having a server that works.” It’s compliance. It’s disaster recovery. It’s planning for the worst before the worst happens.

    In Part 1 of our IT Overhaul series, we unpack:
    • IT compliance in general practice
    • Disaster recovery & business continuity
    • On-site vs off-site servers
    • Server ownership & infrastructure decisions
    • Why “set and forget” IT is a myth

    If you’re a practice owner or PM, this is essential listening.

    Stay tuned for episode 68, part two of the IT overhaul for more information.

    Jeff and his team are happy to take a call or chat with you for advice and insight: Your IT Desk - Your Workspace, Securely Managed

    🎧 Available now.

    Support the show

    We would love for you to share your thoughts, questions, and stories to: info@practicepartners.com.au

    Find any resources discussed in this podcast, and all of our other resources at https://www.practicepartners.com.au/resources/

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    32 mins
  • #66 - Happy New Year - Welcome to 2026
    Jan 12 2026

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    A new year does not mean a clean slate. It means another opportunity to lead better, plan smarter, and run stronger healthcare businesses.

    In this episode, we step into 2026 with intention (and with hype). Not with unrealistic resolutions. But with practical focus on what clinics actually need to prioritise this year.

    We unpack:

    • Why Quality Improvement must move from “tick-box” to meaningful change
    • Using QI data to drive real practice improvements, not just accreditation compliance
    • The role of structured staff appraisals in retention, accountability, and growth
    • Financial forecasting and how small operational and financial changes compound into major business outcomes

    This is not about doing more.
    It is about doing the right things, consistently.

    If you are a Practice Manager, Owner, GP, Nurse Lead, or Operations Leader, this episode is your reminder that improvement does not start with software, funding, or policy changes. It starts with leadership decisions.

    Welcome to 2026.
    Let’s run practices with purpose.

    Support the show

    We would love for you to share your thoughts, questions, and stories to: info@practicepartners.com.au

    Find any resources discussed in this podcast, and all of our other resources at https://www.practicepartners.com.au/resources/

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    33 mins
  • #65 - Rejections, Rejections, Rejections (insert facepalm)
    Jan 5 2026

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    In this episode, we unpack one of the most frustrating parts of modern general practice: MBS rejections - especially the 965 and 967... oh GPCCMP.

    Clinics are delivering the service. Nurses are doing the work. The patients benefit.
    And yet… the rejections keep rolling in.

    And here’s the kicker; There are no magic fixes. No simple button to press. No overnight solution.

    So what should happen?

    We dive into:
    • Why 965 and 967 rejections occur (and why they’re so costly)
    • The operational and financial impact on clinics
    • Why leaders and PM's must come prepared with a plan - not panic
    • The importance of forethought, strategy, and understanding business risk
    • How to proactively navigate Medicare changes instead of reacting to them
    • A mindset shift: If we’ve delivered a service, we deserve to seek payment for that service.

    This episode is a call-out and a call-up; If you’re a PM, owner, nurse lead, or operational leader - it’s time to stop being blindsided and start thinking like a business.

    P.s. we apologise in advance about the rant. We hope that this episode help's push you in the right direction to avoid rejections at all costs!

    Support the show

    We would love for you to share your thoughts, questions, and stories to: info@practicepartners.com.au

    Find any resources discussed in this podcast, and all of our other resources at https://www.practicepartners.com.au/resources/

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    28 mins
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