Provider vs Medical Provider - Overview

The concept of Provider and Medical Provider are different on the basis of available roles and access in CareRight.

A provider  can / have access to

  • Statutory Reporting
  • Calendar Sessions
  • Cases
  • Secure Messaging

Medical Provider  can / have access to

  • Statutory Reporting
  • Calendar
  • Cases
  • Secure Messaging
  • Medical Provider Details (Rate Details, service Location, Accounting details etc..)
  • Prescribing information


Tip: If you are configuring medical providers and using Medicare, either set up a PRODA account or find a form to update your details with Services Australia as you complete this section.


Notes:

- Only a system admin user can add a new Provider or medical provider. See Add a new Medical Provider in System admin Guide

- Both provider and medical provider can have user accounts in CareRight.

- Creating a provider Or medical provider in CareRight will add a staff member to the system.