by Business For Doctors
The Doctor’s Lounge | BFD Podcast - your go-to space for real conversations about the business side of medicine. Each episode brings together expert voices and real-world insights across finance, HR, legal, education and leadership – all tailored to Australian doctors, GPs, and practice owners. Whether you're building your first practice, managing a growing team, or just trying to make sense of Medicare changes, we've got you covered. Brought to you by Business for Doctors.
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August 7, 2026
<p>To a bank, a doctor's career path can look like a red flag. Constant rotations between hospitals, shifting states, and the jump from a PAYG registrar to a self-employed fellow can scream "instability" to a credit assessor.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this segment of The Doctors' Lounge, finance expert Jessica Clausen from BFD Finance explains why that's a flawed perspective. She breaks down how a doctor's complex income (from overtime and rural loadings to locum work) is often misunderstood by lenders who crave predictability.</p><p><br /></p><p>Tune in to hear how she fights for doctors to secure the better loan deals they deserve, right from their training years.</p><p></p>
July 17, 2026
<p>Most doctors assume their superannuation provides adequate insurance, but default cover often leaves them dangerously exposed. Financial planner Thomas Rutter reveals why "any occupation" policies can be catastrophic for medical specialists, how benefit periods might be limited to just two years, and why doctors' high earning capacity makes underinsurance a critical risk. Discover the gaps in your coverage before it's too late.</p>
July 10, 2026
<p>In this insightful episode of the Doctors' Lounge podcast, Dr. April Armstrong discusses the critical challenges facing Australian medical practices today. She explores how recent Medicare rebate increases fall short of health inflation, the impact of government-funded bulk billing clinics on private practice, and why smaller family-run practices are at risk of corporate acquisition. Dr. Armstrong also shares her vision for BFD's expansion into coaching, international conferences, and specialised practice management education, while emphasising the importance of work-life balance for healthcare professionals.</p>
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The Doctor’s Lounge | BFD Podcast - your go-to space for real conversations about the business side of medicine. Each episode brings together expert voices and real-world insights across finance, HR, legal, education and leadership – all tailored to Australian doctors, GPs, and practice owners.
Whether you're building your first practice, managing a growing team, or just trying to make sense of Medicare changes, we've got you covered.
Brought to you by Business for Doctors.
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