a medical health service perspective - oshc patients
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A Medical Health Service Perspective
Melbourne Specialist Imaging
Robert Maroszek
Melbourne Specialist Imaging• Independently owned and medically managed Radiology group
• Dr. Mark Scott Principle Radiologist & Director of Radiology at RVEEH
• Services – Multi slice CT Scanning– Ultrasounds, including General, Doppler, Vascular, Obstetric,
Gynecological and Musculoskeletal – Digital General, Chiropractic and Dental x-rays– Coronary Calcium Scores and CT Angiograms (Camberwell only)
OSHC Members • Since forming a relationship with Insurance
Providers, such as OSHC Worldcare, MSI has examined 40 international students referred.
• Getting the Message out…
MSI targeted other direct billers – GPs, Allied Heath professionals and specialists as well as community health services in our catchment.
Procedures Performed Most referred;
– Ultrasound: Female Pelvis– CT Scan: Brain– X-ray: Extremities, such as hands, feet, etc.
Our Role
• Involving the many medical practices that have direct billing facilities for international students.
• By offering direct billing, OSHC patients receive more streamlined service
• Peace of mind & less paperwork
Challenges
• Training – Dealing with OSHC clients– Additional forms, compliance & accuracy– System requirements