Name: SmartNP Assist
Author: Dr Talari

Question 1

What is SmartNP Assist?

Accepted Answer

SmartNP Assist is an AI-powered clinical assistant built specifically for Australian Nurse Practitioners. It records consultations, transcribes them, generates SOAP notes, maximises billing code with specific item numbers and fees, provides evidence-based screening reminders based on patient age and gender, and auto-generates referral letters, sick notes, and care plans.

Question 2

How does the Billing Code Maximiser work?

Accepted Answer

The Billing Maximiser analyses each consultation transcript against MBS eligibility criteria, cross-referencing patient age, gender, and presenting complaint. It identifies every co-claimable item for the same day (ECG, spirometry, urine dip, vaccines), suggests care plans (Care Plan Item 965 - $156.55), Mental Health Treatment Plans (Mental Health Plan Item 2717 - $156.45), and Focussed Psychological Strategies sessions (FPS Items 2721-2727 - $108-185 per session), providing a complete billing optimisation plan.

Question 3

Who created SmartNP Assist?

Accepted Answer

SmartNP Assist was created by Dr Talari, a FRACGP and medical educator with a passion for helping NPs, medical students, and nurse practitioners become better clinicians through AI-powered tools and education.

Question 4

Is SmartNP Assist free to use?

Accepted Answer

SmartNP Assist offers 5 free consultation credits on signup. After that, it operates on a pay-per-consult model or monthly subscription plans, making it accessible for NPs of all practice sizes.