From Script to Setup: How to Set Up a Medical and Health Practice Thinking about starting your own medical or allied health practice? Whether you're in the early planning stages or preparing to open your doors, getting the foundations right is critical to long-term success. In the first episode of the new three-part series, From Script to Setup, we discuss the key considerations when establishing a medical or health practice. Including choosing the right location, navigating

At Private Practice Medical Consulting, we are passionate about supporting rural and regional healthcare services to thrive, ensuring communities continue to have access to quality medical care close to home. We are proud to have assisted Ceduna Family Medical Practice through the successful acquisition and transition of the local General Practice, taking over services previously operated by SA Health. This important milestone ensures the continued delivery of accessible, hig

For many healthcare providers, one of the most frustrating parts of opening, purchasing, or managing a medical practice isn't patient care it's navigating the complex world of PRODA, Medicare, and Digital Health registrations. Whether you're establishing a new medical centre, onboarding new providers, transferring ownership, or setting up a subsidiary organisation, the process can quickly become overwhelming. Hours spent on hold. Conflicting advice. Rejected applications. Acc

Every Practice Owner wants a strong team. But what actually keeps great people engaged and committed for the long term? At the 2026 RACGP Practice Owners Conference, George Sotiris from HR in Health sat down with me in the HOT SEAT to discuss leadership, staff retention, workplace culture, and the challenges many healthcare practices are facing today. At Private Practice Medical Consulting, we strongly believe in working alongside specialists in their field to achieve the bes

In today’s healthcare environment, running a successful medical practice is no longer just about good medicine. Between staffing pressures, accreditation requirements, technology transitions, compliance, financial sustainability, patient expectations, and operational inefficiencies, many Practice Managers and business owners are carrying an overwhelming amount of responsibility. At Private Practice Medical Consulting, we understand this because we work alongside practices eve

You didn’t start your healthcare business to spend your days buried in admin, chasing workflows, or constantly putting out fires. You started it to build something meaningful. To deliver care your way. To create impact. But as your practice grows, so does everything behind it systems, processes, people, compliance requirements, reporting, billing, onboarding, rostering, and day-to-day operational demands. Slowly, what began as a vision for ownership turns into a role that fee

Two years ago, Private Practice Medical Consulting began with a simple but powerful vision: to bring clarity to complexity, structure to chaos, and confidence to clinical decision-making. Today, we celebrate two years of growth, learning, and meaningful impact across private practice healthcare supporting clinicians, practices, and teams to move forward with confidence and direction. Built on clarity, trust, and real-world experience From the very beginning, this journey has

Private Practice Medical Consulting is working closely with Asquith Doctors and Milsons Point Medical Centre to enhance their operational performance through strategic restructuring and modern support solutions. The engagement began with a thorough review of existing workflows, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and streamline day-to-day operations. By refining internal structures and clearly defining team roles, both clinics are now operating with greater con

Private Practice Medical Consulting recently had the incredible opportunity to be interviewed by AMG Health Professionals , diving into one of my favorite topics outside of healthcare property and investing. It was such a refreshing and engaging conversation, where I got to share my personal journey into the property market how it all started, the lessons learned along the way, and the strategies I’ve found most valuable. Like many people, getting into the property market wa

On Saturday, 14th March 2026, Private Practice Medical Consulting had the absolute pleasure of stepping into an event that truly captured what our industry is all about connection, collaboration, and giving back. Hosted by AMG Health Professionals , this fundraiser and pickleball event was the perfect blend of purpose and fun, bringing together an inspiring community of healthcare professionals and business leaders under one roof. From the moment the event began, it was clea

On Tuesday, 14th October 2025, Private Practice Medical Consulting proudly celebrates an incredible milestone the 1-year anniversary of one of Officer’s most exciting and innovative medical centres " Trident Medical Centre" . And what a year it’s been. From day one, working alongside the exceptional Dr Shehazadi Syed , Dr Jaydeep Rathore , and Dr Vishal Patil has been nothing short of inspiring. Their passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to patient-centred care

Recruitment in healthcare is more than simply filling a role. The right people can shape the culture of a clinic, support practitioners, and ultimately improve patient care. At Private Practice Medical Consulting , we understand that every practice has unique needs, which is why our recruitment approach focuses on finding the right fit not just the next available candidate. Recently, we have had the pleasure of assisting both Clifton Hill Medical Group and Anglesea Medical

At Private Practice Medical Consulting , we are proud to work alongside Middle Camberwell Medical Centre (MCMC ) , providing tailored consulting advice, Practice Management support, and HR guidance with the support of HR in Health , to help their team continue delivering exceptional patient care. About Middle Camberwell Medical Centre Middle Camberwell Medical Centre is proudly an Aroga Health Practice, part of Aroga Health an organisation dedicated to delivering exception

At Private Practice Medical Consulting , we specialise in strengthening clinics from within supporting teams, refining systems, and ensuring operational confidence without disrupting what already works. We are currently assisting and working alongside Limestone Medical Centre to provide Virtual Practice Management and Recruitment Support , helping their exceptional team continue delivering outstanding care to the Ipswich community. About Limestone Medical Centre Limestone

In 2025, an exciting new chapter began for Highton General Practice in Highton a rebrand that honoured its strong history while stepping confidently into the future. Formerly known as Barrabool Hills Medical, the clinic proudly transitioned to Highton General Practice , continuing its long-standing commitment to delivering compassionate healthcare to the local community. Private Practice Medical Consulting had the pleasure of assisting with this exciting transformation sup

At Private Practice Medical Consulting , we know that changing clinical software is never “just an IT upgrade.” It’s workflows, billing processes, templates, training, data integrity, team confidence and a whole lot of behind-the-scenes admin. Over the last couple of years, we’ve had the pleasure of working with incredible clinics and IT providers to support transitions from MedicalDirector / Pracsoft to Best Practice . And while the journey can feel a little fiddly at time

In 2025, Private Practice Medical Consulting had the absolute pleasure of supporting the launch of Clayton Family Medical Centre a purpose-built bulk billing general practice created with one clear mission: to provide accessible, high-quality healthcare to the Clayton community. Opening a medical centre is about far more than turning the key it’s about establishing strong systems, shaping the right culture, ensuring compliance, and building confidence from day one. This p

On 19th February 2026, I had the incredible opportunity to present to practice leaders through North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWPHN) on one of the most pressing challenges in healthcare right now Culture & Retention. The session, “Building Bulletproof Teams: Why Great People Leave and How to Make Them Stay”, brought together familiar and new faces who are navigating the real pressures of general practice workforce shortages, burnout, compliance demands and t

Private Practice Medical Consulting has had the absolute pleasure of working alongside Dr Ravinder Banwait and Parminder Banwait on their incredible journey of opening their brand-new Skin Cancer Clinic in Frankston . From concept to consultation room, this has been a full-scale clinic launch and what a journey it has been. From Growth to Expansion With an already established presence in Sunshine , The Mole Clinic has built a strong reputation for delivering expert skin c

A vision A leap of faith A brand-new allied health clinic opening its doors to the community Private Practice Medical Consulting had the absolute privilege of supporting Daniela Dusanovic and Rhys Jones in launching The Wholesome Clinic , now proudly operating at: 9 Lester Drive, Altona North VIC 3025 . Opening a healthcare practice is not just about passion it is about precision. It requires compliance, structured systems, integrated software, claiming pathways, secure dig