Bulk billing got you rattled? In this episode, Dr Sachin Patel and Dr Todd Cameron turn the tables on the November 1 bulk billing changes and ask: What if you built a clinic model that actually thrives under universal bulk billing, without six-minute medicine, without burnout, and with 10 weeks off a year?
Dr Sachin lays out a rocks-first appointment architecture (CCMPs, health assessments, DMMRs, then consults), while Dr Todd stress-tests the numbers for an MMM1 metro clinic: 4 days a week, ~30 patients/day, 42 weeks/year, strong continuity, nurse-led systems, tight MBS compliance - netting attractive GP earnings and a sustainably paced job.
If you’re a Practice Owner who wants a calmer, more profitable clinic that still delivers exceptional access and preventative care, this is your blueprint. Learn how to curate your patient panel, operationalise nurse-driven care, and turn “threat” into opportunity (plus practical steps to get your team on board!).
In this episode of the Scale My Clinic Podcast, you’ll learn:
- How to design your day in reverse to avoid six-minute medicine and fatigue (03:09)
- Planning your leave up-front and collaborating on coverage to protect continuity (07:15)
- How to curate a 1,000-patient panel with mutual commitment to drive outcomes and revenue (09:47)
- Why continuity beats volume for revenue and sanity (15:29)
- The numbers stack in MMM1 with a 4-day week so billings and pace remain sustainable (21:01)
- Why nurse-led systems + MBS rigour should be non-negotiable (24:04)
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- Get the Blueprint: Watch the free Practice Success Blueprint Training; the proven roadmap Owners use to grow profit, reclaim time, build trusted teams, and protect legacy. [Watch Training Now]
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Missed the previous Episode?
Listen to Episode 69 here: The 60-Consult Myth: Work Smarter, Not Harder in Your Clinic
