Dr Margaret Faux was engaged to provide an expert opinion in a high-stakes matter concerning the Medicare billing practices of a medical specialist working within a public hospital setting. The case formed part of a formal state inquiry examining the conduct and compliance of medical practitioners in the public system.
Dr Faux’s role was to assist the inquiry in unpacking the highly complex and nuanced details of Medicare law, policy, and billing regulations. Drawing on her decades of experience, she provided a clear and impartial assessment of whether the billing in question complied with legal and administrative requirements.
As part of the engagement, Dr Faux appeared as an expert witness before the inquiry, where she presented her findings and responded to detailed questioning. Her evidence played a key role in helping the inquiry understand the intricate interplay between Medicare, public hospital funding, and practitioner billing conduct.
This engagement highlights Dr Faux’s standing as Australia’s foremost authority on Medicare billing law and her trusted role in high-stakes, independent investigations.