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Guarding your practice against cyber threats - Avant

29 April 2025

Article

Guarding your practice against cyber threats: Real-life lessons and practical tips

Cybersecurity for medical practices: prevent phishing attacks, secure patient data, meet breach notification laws and protect your practice with cyber insurance

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3 Benefits of AI Medical Scribes for Your Practice - Avant

24 March 2025

Article

3 ways AI medical scribes can benefit your practice (and how to pick the right one)

Discover how AI medical scribes can help reduce admin and improve documentation. Learn what you should look for when choosing a scribe.

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Safeguarding your practice: how to detect and prevent financial fraud - Avant

23 March 2025

Article

Safeguarding your practice: how to detect and prevent financial fraud

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Storing, retaining and disposing of medical records - Avant

26 February 2025

Factsheet

Storing, retaining and disposing of medical records

You must take all reasonable steps to protect the security of your medical records. The requirements for securely storing records have different practical applications for electronic and hardcopy records.

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Medical records - the essentials - Avant

26 February 2025

Factsheet

Medical records - the essentials

Medical records are essential for patient care. They are also a key communication tool and important evidence of the care. They are also a key communication tool and important evidence of the care for colleagues, to Medicare, during a complaint process, or in a court of law. Key requirements are outline in this factsheet.

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Skin clinic breached privacy laws for failing to provide patient access to her medical records - Avant

23 February 2025

Case study

Skin clinic breached privacy laws for failing to provide patient access to her medical records

Patients have the right to request a copy of their own medical records. You have obligations to respond to the request in a timely fashion.

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Nurse’s privacy breach raises significant implications for practice - Avant

02 February 2025

Article

Nurse’s privacy breach raises significant implications for practice

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Reality check: avoiding medical identity fraud - Avant

30 January 2025

Article

Reality check: avoiding medical identity fraud

Medical identity fraud is a growing concern with serious consequences for both patients and practices. Whether driven by a need for healthcare access, drug-seeking, or more malicious intent, impersonation can lead to privacy breaches, financial loss, and patient safety risks. Strengthening identity verification processes, recognising red flags, and knowing how to respond can help protect patient records and prevent fraud. This article explores the risks, real-world cases, and practical steps your practice can take to minimise the impact of identity fraud.

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