Become an ASA Registered Practice Manager
Why choose membership with the Australian Society of Anaesthetists?
Strengthen your anaesthetic practice with practical support, professional development and connection with peers who understand your role.
ASA Registered Practice Manager membership supports the people responsible for managing anaesthetic practices, helping you build confidence in practice operations, billing, compliance and day-to-day management.
Who can join the Australian Society of Anaesthetists as a Registered Practice Manager Member?
Practice managers responsible for an anaesthetic practice in Australia may apply with the support of an ASA financial Ordinary Member or Provisional Fellow associated with the practice.
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Why Choose ASA Membership?
Access the billing guidance, practice support and professional network you need to manage an anaesthetic practice with confidence.
Managing an anaesthetic practice involves complex billing, compliance, communication and day-to-day operational responsibilities. ASA Registered Practice Manager membership provides practical support, professional development and connection with peers who understand the demands of your role.
Exclusive Benefits of ASA Membership
- Billing and compliance support including access to the RVG app and advice on Medicare compliance issues.
- Professional development through complimentary annual Practice Manager Conference and the ASA Leadership and Communication Online Course Program.
- Practice resources including patient information materials, updates and wellbeing resources.
- A peer network of practice managers working in anaesthesia.
Recent ASA advocacy work
ASA submission on informed financial consent
The Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA) has made a submission on informed financial consent (IFC) and fee transparency. In its submission to the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing’s consultation on Fee Transparency in Health Care: Informed Financial Consent and Split Billing Practices, the ASA supported efforts to improve patients’ understanding of healthcare costs before they agree to treatment. The submission cautions however that any reform to IFC must recognise the clinical realities of anaesthesia care. ASA advocacy The ASA submitted that the gold standard for IFC is a written estimate of the anaesthesia fee, including an acceptable
Western Australia Public in Private Remuneration
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ASA submission to the ACCC regarding Honeysuckle Health Ltd and nib health funds limited
The ASA has made a submission to the ACCC opposing the proposed re-authorisation of Honeysuckle Health and nib’s collective contracting arrangements. The ASA is concerned that these arrangements could increase insurer market power, reduce competition, limit patient choice, and place further pressure on anaesthetists and other medical specialists. The submission also highlights risks for regional and rural communities, where reduced provider choice and ongoing private service closures may worsen access to timely care. The ASA argues that the claimed public benefits have not been demonstrated and that the ACCC should undertake a fresh assessment based on current market conditions and
What our members say
For over 90 years, our community has enhanced the lives and professional journeys of Australian anaesthetists.
Listen to ASA members share their experiences below.