About this Episode
In this episode, Will is joined by Leanne Boase, CEO of the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners. Leanne highlights how the persistent advocacy, determination, and lobbying efforts by nurse practitioners have led to significant changes in our healthcare system. From influencing medication legislation to shaping community health services accreditation, these efforts demonstrate how small, dedicated actions can lead to substantial outcomes.
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Podcast Guest
Leanne Boase
Leanne Boase is a nurse practitioner with a critical care and paediatrics background. She currently practices across three GP clinics in Melbourne. She has also built, owned, and operated her own GP practice and is now a Prime Medical Property Group director, developing and building properties in the health sector. Leanne also does business planning and is the author of 'Medical Business Management', which aims to assist health professionals in starting their own businesses. Leanne is the current CEO and a fellow of the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners. She works as a casual academic. Her qualifications include a Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) and a Master of Health Science (Education).
Podcast Host
Will Egan
Will is CEO of Ausmed and has 15 years experience of working in digital health education. He leverages his background in software development across large scale global technology companies to help Ausmed drive large scale change in the role that learning and development plays in Australia’s healthcare system. Will’s passion is genuinely driving improvement in care through effective education.
