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Welcome to the latest Synapse Connect bulletin.
In March, we brought you news of exciting launches that were imminent and it gives me great pleasure to confirm that two of them (and we aren’t done yet!) are now live.
Years of hard work has gone into the new Synapse and we…
Fifth in series – Articles on out of pocket medical expenses.
Earlier this year, News Corp newspapers and its online sites splashed a story with the headline: The secret fee list your doctor doesn’t want you to see‘ (paywall).
In her latest contribution to Croakey’s…
Australia boasts one of the strongest and most robust healthcare systems in the world. This is driven by a supportive regulatory environment, a globally renowned universal healthcare model, innovative medical research, and advancements in digital health. In fact, digital technolo…
Dear Synapse Network,
As you may be aware, at Synapse Medical we have been steadily growing over the last few years, as we continue to service the healthcare administration needs of a now international client base. With this in mind, we have always been very conscious of conti…
It is an exciting time for the health industry and an even more exciting time for Synapse Medical Services.
A week prior to launching our new cutting edge platform, Synapps MBS (www.synapsemedical.com.au), Synapse welcomed a significant hire to our Business Development team, A…
One endeavour that Synapse Medical Services was delighted to be part of was the appointment of our CEO, Margaret Faux, as an honorary advisor to the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) in New Delhi, India.
This project was funded by the Bill & Melinda G…
We started the year making our second appearance as an exhibitor at the largest healthcare conference in the GCC, and second in the world, Arab Health. This expansive showcase of all things healthcare allowed us to bring visibility to our United Arab Emirates journey so far, show…
Another international consultancy project that Synapse has in progress currently is a one-time mapping of internal codes for a market leading government hospital in the Middle East.
The hospital had been using self-made internal codes that had developed over time. These codes …
This consultancy project involved a private hospital who wanted a third party to visit the facility and analyse their current system processes and provide a complete report and gap analysis. The end goal being to move to a new software that would improve efficiency in hospital op…
Our consulting services extend internationally through our global network. One wonderful initiative we are involved in is to assist a state in India with regards to the gathering of critical health data, prior to the implementation of an electronic medical record.
This large s…
Synapse can undertake one-time projects when healthcare providers are struggling with a set performance issue or a time sensitive target.
We aim to understand our clients and become a trusted partner, even if a solo project is required. This is possible due to our flexibility …
The healthcare market in the Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC) region is undergoing a revolution. A combination of age, affluence, lifestyle and dietary choices has led populations in this region to a higher prevalence of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and other condit…
At the end of 2017 we brought you news of our busiest year to date and the various international projects that we had completed and the ones we were about to embark on. Therefore, as we move deeper into the third month of 2018 (where did that time go?!) we thought we’d better u…
Fourth in series – Articles on out of pocket medical expenses.
The legalities and practicalities behind bulk billing generally are not well understood, but in her latest contribution to Croakey’s ongoing #OutOfPocket series, Margaret Faux, aims to throw some illuminating l…
Healthcare systems have been creaking under the strain of outdated models for some time now, with ageing populations, staff shortages and curative as opposed to preventative models of care. In this article, we’ll explore the changes to these systems, technologies and how we are…
It’s a well-known fact that social media has revolutionised the way businesses use technology. Now, however, with the rise of video content, it appears that there are more changes ahead.
Video Content
When someone says videos, we tend to think of YouTube. After all, YouTu…
An article by Thom Soutter
The Kangaroos, Team India and The Poms…
Where would you expect to find all of the above? Yes, usually the above would be associated with the Cricket World Cup, but these days you also see a mix of Australian, Indian and English at Synapse Medica…
Third in series – Articles on out of pocket medical expenses.
It is quite possible that reading this article about the complexities of medical fees will furrow your brow and possibly even give you a headache. The issues it canvasses left at least one hospital executive sighi…
Second in series – Articles on out of pocket medical expenses
In her previous post in Croakey’s #OutOfPocket series, Margaret Faux acquainted us with Section 51 (xxiiiA) of the Australian Constitution, which enshrines doctors’ right to set their own fees, regardless of gov…
First in series – Articles on out of pocket medical expenses.
Out of pocket healthcare costs are set to be one of the health politics/policy issues for 2018. In this recent Croakey post author Margaret Faux provides some history on the topic along with an outline of the issu…
In this article, we will explore Arab Health, a conference which first took place in Dubai in 1975 and somewhere that Synapse Medical Services is proud to have exhibited at in 2017 and 2018.
What is it?
Arab Health is a conference which hosts the largest collection of healthc…
We will be exhibiting at Arab Health 2018 alongside award winning International firm of specialist Health Planners, Tahpi, at Stand number: Z6-J47, located in the Plaza Area, opposite the Exhibition Centre Main Entrance.
For more details please read their Press Release here.
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First in series – Articles on out of pocket medical expenses
Out of pocket healthcare costs are set to be one of the health politics/policy issues for 2018. In this recent Croakey post author Margaret Faux provides some history on the topic along with an outline of the issue…
It’s the festive season and we know you are all really busy so we’ll keep this short and sweet. A brief message from us to wrap up the year (yes, pun intended). Read on for my Christmas message, an update on our Rules Engine, Australian delegation to Vijayawada and a handy list o…
Australian private health insurers (PHI) have an image problem. They are never out of the headlines for long, are criticised for inappropriately profiteering from a $6 billion government handout and still their products seem to offer poor value and satisfy no one. Margaret Faux d…
The Lost Art of Communication
Do you remember the days when you would approach a reception desk, peer, colleague or employer and that person greeted you with a genuine smile on their face?
As times have changed, more often than not we have our attention focused …
India: Why do Business There?
At Synapse we are incredibly proud of our Indian presence, whether it be our wholly owned Chennai office, our Australia India business council links or the management committee that our CEO, Margaret Faux, sits on that promotes bilateral trade a…
The United Nations of Synapse… The Kangaroos, Team India and The Poms
Where would you expect to find all of the above? Yes, usually the above would be associated with the Cricket World Cup, but these days you also see a mix of Australian, Indian and English at Synapse Me…
Synapse Medical Services, an international healthcare administration company, is looking to expand its Business Development team with the addition of a highly motivated Business Development Manager.
Read job description and essential criteria here
Applications close Friday …
Welcome to the latest edition of Synapse Connect, our way of keeping you up-to-date with the latest happenings at Synapse towers!
It has been a while since our last bulletin and as ever there’s been lots happening in our offices. We’ve been fine tuning our offerings, taken…