The proposed change acts on a recommendation of the recent Medicare review following reports in this masthead that billions of dollars were leaking from the system each year.
that billions of dollars were leaking from the system each year due to non-compliance, errors and fraud.
“The positioning of the AMA as a professional body who can veto the appointment of a PSR director no longer reflects the fact that there are a range of professionals who will be referred to PSR. Either all professions should be engaged and involved in director appointment decisions, or no professional bodies should be involved,” Philip said in his report.AMA president Professor Steve Robson said he was disappointed at the proposed removal of the group’s power.
But Philip’s review said the decision could enhance the sector’s perception of the PSR. He also suggested a second-in-charge associate director role should be introduced to manage any conflicts of interest and workloads.
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