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Why insurer resilience rules matter for allied health practices Why insurer resilience rules matter for allied health practices
15 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori

APRA's operational risk management standard, CPS 230, is now part of the rulebook for insurers, banks and superannuation trustees. Although most allied health clinics are not directly captured by the prudential standard, its direction of travel is highly relevant: regulators expect financial institutions to understand critical operations, manage service providers and recover from disruption without unacceptable harm to customers. - read more
Claims Handling Scrutiny Offers a Reminder for Clinics Claims Handling Scrutiny Offers a Reminder for Clinics
08 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori

ASIC’s latest focus on insurance claims handling should be read as more than a message for insurers. For allied health practices, it is also a practical reminder that the outcome of a claim can depend heavily on what happens before the insurer is contacted, how clearly the incident is documented and whether the policy responds to the work actually being performed. - read more
Why Health Data Breach Trends Should Prompt an Insurance Check Why Health Data Breach Trends Should Prompt an Insurance Check
01 Sep 2026: Paige Estritori

The latest Australian privacy breach reporting reinforces a message allied health practices cannot afford to treat as background noise: healthcare data remains highly attractive, highly sensitive and operationally difficult to protect. Even smaller clinics now hold information that can include medical histories, Medicare details, referrals, treatment notes, payment records and identity documents. When that information is exposed, the consequences can move quickly from an IT problem to a regulatory, reputational and insurance issue. - read more
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Understanding the Legal Risks: The Role of Professional Indemnity Insurance in Healthcare
Understanding the Legal Risks: The Role of Professional Indemnity Insurance in Healthcare
Professional indemnity insurance is a specialised form of coverage designed to protect professionals against claims of negligence or misconduct. It offers financial protection for professionals accused of breaching their professional duties, ensuring their legal costs are covered. - read more
Insurance considerations for employees, contractors and self-employed health practitioners
Insurance considerations for employees, contractors and self-employed health practitioners
Healthcare insurance needs can change depending on whether you are employed, contracting, doing locum work, working as a sole trader or running a private practice. This guide explains the key differences Australian health practitioners should consider when reviewing professional indemnity, public liability, income protection and business-related cover. - read more
Future Trends in Mobile Services Insurance: What Health Care Providers Need to Know
Future Trends in Mobile Services Insurance: What Health Care Providers Need to Know
Mobile services have dramatically transformed the healthcare industry, reshaping how professionals deliver care and interact with patients. With the advent of telemedicine and mobile health apps, accessing healthcare has never been more convenient. This evolution has significantly influenced patient outcomes, making healthcare more accessible and immediate. - read more
Claims-made professional indemnity policies: retroactive dates, run-off cover and notifications
Claims-made professional indemnity policies: retroactive dates, run-off cover and notifications
Claims-made professional indemnity policies can depend on when a claim is made, when it is notified and whether the alleged conduct falls after the policy's retroactive date. This guide explains key policy terms Australian healthcare professionals should understand when reviewing, renewing or changing cover. - read more
Understanding AHPRA professional indemnity insurance requirements for registered health practitioners
Understanding AHPRA professional indemnity insurance requirements for registered health practitioners
AHPRA-registered health practitioners generally need appropriate professional indemnity insurance arrangements for their practice. This guide explains what the registration standard means, how employer cover and private practice can differ, and what to check before declaring your insurance arrangements. - read more

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Insurance:
In law and economics, insurance is a form of risk management primarily used to hedge against the risk of potential financial loss.