Let’s be honest, no one becomes a GP to master MBS billing! You’re here to make a difference for your patients, not to navigate endless item numbers or stress over compliance. Most GPs just want to practice medicine, and when you do get a spare moment, you’d rather invest it in your clinical skills, not in deciphering the latest MBS billing updates.
That’s why MediBetter is here: our intuitive tech quietly takes care of the heavy lifting in the background, handling the MBS maze for you. So you get paid accurately and fairly, while your energy stays right where you want it - focused on your patients and your passion for medicine.
Why the MBS Feels So Overwhelming
If you’ve ever felt lost in a maze of item numbers, compliance rules, and confusing billing guides, you’re not alone! We hear from GPs all the time who are frustrated by the complexities of the system and the never-ending MBS changes - feeling that no matter how hard they try, they’re always one step behind on billing. The truth is, the MBS was designed to capture every nuance of clinical care, but for busy GPs, it often means more confusion than clarity. It’s not just the administrative headache; it's the time constraints and the stress and fear of auditing - a constant presence for some. How often have you found yourself stressing over whether you’ve billed a consult correctly and may have been flagged for auditing, or second-guessing if you’ve missed a billing opportunity because a rule changed overnight?
Deciphering the MBS can feel like a full-time job in itself - one that pulls you away from the reason you chose medicine in the first place: caring for patients and making a difference. We know how exhausting and isolating it can feel. But you’re not alone in this, and there is an easier way.
MediBetter: Helping Unlock Revenue For You And Your Clinic
For years, conversations about Medicare billing have been clouded by worries about fraud and overservicing. But what if we’ve all been focusing on the wrong problem? It turns out, underbilling is actually much more common than overbilling - a fact highlighted by a major study from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)1.
This research, published in the Australian Journal of General Practice, examined how GPs utilise the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) and revealed a surprising finding. For every consultation that was overcharged, more than seven were actually undercharged - and this was looking at timeframe factors alone. Altogether, this trend saved Medicare over $350 million, but at a real cost to GPs. Many doctors, facing the complexity of the MBS or worried about accidentally doing the wrong thing, end up billing for less than they’re entitled to. That means GPs are missing out on income they’ve rightfully earned, and the whole system falls short of its true purpose.
That’s why we built MediBetter. We know the best healthcare systems are built on a strong primary healthcare foundation. That’s why we’re focused on where we can have the greatest impact, supporting the long-term viability of our primary healthcare system by ensuring doctors are paid fairly and accurately for their work, and making billing as simple and stress-free as possible. Our tools make sense of the MBS, guiding you through every consultation so you can bill confidently, compliantly, and with total peace of mind. With MediBetter by your side, you can trust that you’re billing accurately and get back to what really matters: providing your patients with the very best care.
Our smart solutions—BOSS and MIA—work hand-in-hand with our new Chrome extension to make MBS billing straightforward. Here’s how we help:
- Instant Insights: BOSS (Billing Optimisation and Support Software) and MIA (MBS Interpretation Assistant) deliver instant, accurate recommendations and guidance. Whether you’re using an AI scribe or using our voice dictation feature, our tech automatically suggests relevant item numbers and flags compliance requirements—right when you need them.
- Simple Compliance: No more second-guessing co-billing rules or worrying about audits. MediBetter gives you easy, clear prompts so you can bill with confidence and stay on the right side of compliance.
- More Time for What Matters: Picture a world where you’re not stuck on hold with Services Australia or trawling through MBS online during your busy day. MediBetter handles the repetitive admin, freeing up your valuable time.
There’s another important upside to getting billing right with the MBS - when you optimise your eligible revenue through the MBS, you’re less likely to feel pressured to privately bill patients just to keep the practice thriving. Instead, you can confidently bulk bill more often, helping make quality primary care genuinely affordable and accessible for the whole community. By maximising what you claim through the system that’s meant to support you, everyone benefits: your practice's financial health improves, and patients face fewer barriers to getting the care they need.
Try MediBetter — No Strings Attached
We believe every GP should experience the freedom and peace of mind that comes with genuinely easy billing. That’s why we offer a 30-day free trial - no risks, only benefits. Discover how MediBetter can help you maximise your revenue, remove billing headaches, and get paid accurately for the care you provide.
Ready to make billing the easiest part of your day? Start your free trial now - it’s time to put your focus back where it belongs.
