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Dr Michael Wright is an experienced presenter across medical and mainstream media, on television and radio and in print.  Some of Dr Wright’s recent interviews include those as part of the 2024 RACGP Presidential Campaign, a profile piece with Health Services Daily and an interview discussing Dr Wright’s recent research into the financial viability of primary care practices.

Medicare insights: Medicare billing without the patient present (YouTube – Avant Mutual)

[1 December 2022] A short 3-minute video, part of Avant Mutual's Medicare Insights' series, answers questions about Billing Medicare without the patient present, presented by Dr Michael Wright, Avant’s Chief Medical Officer and Ruanne Brell a Senior Legal Advisor. LINK

Medicare insights: Referrals and Medicare billing (YouTube – Avant Mutual)

[1 December 2022] A 3 minute video, part of the Avant Mutual's Medicare Insight series, answering questions about Backdating referrals, presented by Dr Michael Wright Avant’s Chief Medical Officer and Ruanne Brell a Senior Legal Advisor. LINK

Medicare Insights: Chronic Disease Management Plans (Youtube – Avant Mutual)

[1 December 2022] Dr. Michael Wright delves into chronic disease management plans under Medicare, highlighting best practices and policy updates. LINK

Current medico-legal issues you need to know (YouTube – Avant Mutual)

[26 October 2022] In Avant's Ask The Expert webinar, Dr Michael Wright discusses open disclosure with duty of candour and psychosocial hazards with a panel of experts.

ANZ MI Health Sector Report Launch: Trends in the Structure and Financial Health of Private Medical Practices in Australia

[12 October 2022] Dr. Michael Wright is a panellist in the ANZ-Melbourne Institute Health Sector Report Launch, exploring the role of technology in enhancing general practice and improving patient outcomes. LINK

COVID-19 current outbreak and key challenges (CESPHN)

[30 June 2021] Facilitated by Dr Michael Wright, Central and Eastern Sydney PHN invite health professionals to discuss the current COVID-19 outbreak and vaccine roll-out within the region. LINK

Can New Payment Models Support the Provision of Value-Based Healthcare? (Partnership Centre for Health System Sustainability)

[27 April 2021] Dr. Michael Wright is a key speaker for the Partnership Centre for Health System Sustainability, sharing insights on health policy reform based on frontline experiences in healthcare. LINK

Advocating for General Practice During a Pandemic (RACGP NewsGP)

[6 October 2020] Dr. Michael Wright discusses the challenges and advocacy efforts for GPs during the COVID-19 pandemic. LINK

COVID-19 Update (CESPHN)

[28 July 2020] A COVID-19 updated by , Dr Michael Wright, discussing insights on managing patient care effectively during a pandemic. LINK