Amid growing media reports exposing superannuation misuse across the dental industry, Super for Health was founded to protect both practitioners and patients through ethical access to superannuation-funded essential health treatments
This and other recent cases add to the mounting revelations surrounding the misuse of the ATO Compassionate Release of Superannuation scheme, highlighing a significant issue plaguing the dental industry.
These cases underscore how improper facilitation of superannuation withdrawals have led to not only allegations of professional misconduct, but harm to both clinicians and patients. In particular these cases underpin a growing trend of clinics offering internal ECRS support to patients- potentially blurring clinical and financial lines. The allegations of alarming misuse fundamentally jeopardies the future of this vital financial scheme and tarnishes the reputation of healthcare providers and the industry as a whole.
A recent joint statement from AHPRA and Dental and Medical Boards of Australia states that these regulatory bodies are now working with other regulators, including the ATO, to understand the increase in ECRS usage and to identify concerns about inappropriate conduct.
Choosing the right partner to facilitate superannuation access for your patients has never been more vital to ensure that clinicians are safeguarded and that patients are protected throughout the process.
Super for Health was founded for this very reason. Established by Australian healthcare practitioners and industry professionals, we recognised the immediate critical need for safeguards to protect healthcare professionals and patients alike, but to also champion adherence to AHPRA guidelines and ATO legislative requirements. It is our commitment to compliance that prioritises the integrity of the ECRS scheme and the dental industry, safeguards clinicians whose patients wish to utilise this vital funding pathway and prioritises the wellbeing of patients.
1. Strict Adherence to Guidelines and Legislation- Super for Health ensures that superannuation is accessed only for those applications that meet the eligibility criteria in accordance with the ATO legislation. This rigorous compliance protects the scheme's integrity, ensures that those patients who are most in need are able to access treatment, and shields clinicians from unwarranted scrutiny.
2. Addressing Lack of Informed Consent and minimising potential Conflicts of Interest- Proper informed consent is often overlooked, with patients inadequately informed about the full criteria for superannuation access. At Super for Health, we ensure patients are fully informed and supported by referring them to their accountant or tax agent (not ours) as well as their regular GP (not ours), providing total transparency throughout the process and removing conflicts of interest that lead have historically lead to application fast tracking for financial gain.
3. Healthcare Industry Experts- Super for Health was founded and built by healthcare industry professionals with clinicians and their patients at the forefront. Our entire team, including our Case Managers, have come from the Healthcare industry and have extensive experience with AHPRA’s guidelines and the level of regulatory governance that we operate under is of the highest standard.
4. Mitigate the risk of Patients Misusing Funds- patient misuse of funds is a key concern for many clinicians when navigating the ECRS space. Super for Health's rigorously proven process, with healthcare industry experienced Case Managers has resulted in a zero default record to date, saving practice teams and clinicians valuable time when scheduling patient commencement of treatment. Our team actively communicate any potential concerns with your practice to circumvent an applicant accessing their funds for the intent of misuse.
5. No Sign-up Fees, No Ongoing Costs, No Strings Attached- accessing quality and timely care shouldn't come with exorbitant fees attached. Super for Health charges a flat, fee for service with no hidden extras or increasing cost to the practice based on the treatment plan value. We believe in offering a compliant, secure and ethical pathway to superannuation-funded care, without rigid contracts or costly practice onboarding.
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