The AMA Gaps poster illustrates how successive Governments have failed to index the Medicare schedule fees in line with the CPI and average weekly earnings. Since 1999, we have included a fee gaps chart in the AMA Fees List to show the ever-widening gap between the indexation of Medicare schedule fees and the indices for CPI, average weekly earnings and AMA fees. The AMA has long campaigned for better indexation of Medicare schedule fees. Government Medicare rebates have not kept pace with the increasing costs of delivering treatment. (Please note we no longer have printed copies of these brochures, pads or posters available).Ī medical gap (or out-of-pocket cost) is the difference between your doctor's fee and the combined amount of the Medicare rebate and the benefit your private health insurer will pay for a medical service. They outline questions patients should ask their doctor and private health insurer about the cost of their treatment and any out of pockets costs they might incur before going to hospital as a private patient. The AMA IFC brochure, flyer and poster are available to download free of charge to medical practices to distribute to patients. "let's talk about fees." brochures, pads and posters Doctors can download this form and make any changes necessary to provide information about their fees to patients.Ĭlick Here to Download the pro-forma "estimate of fees" PDF TemplateĬlick Here to Download the pro-forma "estimate of fees" Word Template You can find a range of useful IFC information produced by the AMA on medical gaps and questions to ask your doctor below.ĪMA Position Statement on Informed Financial Consent 2015ĪMA Position Statement on Setting Medical Fees and Billing Practices 2017ĪMA Informed Financial Consent Form Templateīelow is a template doctors can use to provide written IFC to patients. It assists in creating a dialogue that will improve transparency about treatment options, charges and expected out-of-pocket costs. This documentsupports patients to be more engaged in conversations with their doctors, with their health fund and with their choice of hospital. The AMA has worked with a range of key medical organisations to create a comprehensive resource document that supports a collaboration between doctors and their patients. Patients should always ask their doctor about their fees, and the fees of other doctors involved in their care, before going to hospital as a private patient. The AMA encourages good IFC practice and the provision of information about medical fees to patients. Informed Financial Consent (IFC) works best when doctors, hospitals and health insurers work together to provide information to patients about the costs associated with treatment, and the private health insurance benefits payable, prior to admission to hospital. Informed Financial Consent - a collaboration between doctors and patients.Īssisting patients to understand their health care and its costs.
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