Wage theft: law changes, compliance and prevention in health care
Deepfakes mimicking health professionals pose real risk
Key concerns this Sarcoma Awareness Month
Could this strategy mark a turning point in the HIV-cure search?
Queensland gains private hospital surgery for lymphoedema
Wage theft: law changes, compliance and prevention in health care
New wage theft federal laws came into force this year. A lawyer sets out the changes, how compliance can be ensured and best practice prevention procedures.
Deepfakes mimicking health professionals pose real risk
The Australian Medical Association has called for clear and enforceable regulations to combat AI 'deepfake' videos that mimic reputable health professionals.
Key concerns this Sarcoma Awareness Month
July is Sarcoma Awareness Month, and the Australia and New Zealand Sarcoma Association has raised some key concerns — including the fact that research is lagging.
Could this strategy mark a turning point in the HIV-cure search?
A team of Australian researchers have repurposed the same mRNA delivery system used in COVID-19 vaccines as a potential strategy in the search for an HIV cure.
Queensland gains private hospital surgery for lymphoedema
Greenslopes Private Hospital in Brisbane now offers advanced microsurgery for lymphoedema, becoming Queensland's first private hospital to do so.
DEBRICHEM wound debridement method
DEBRICHEM is a single-use medical device that is designed to remove the microbial bioburden in...
LiveLife Personal Mobile Alarm
The LiveLife Alarm is an SOS pendant with automatic fall detection technology.
New Aged Care Act: six things providers need to know
On 1 November, the new Aged Care Act comes into effect, marking once-in-a-generation reforms. A senior lawyer sets out six things you need to know,...
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SA reaches state-first allied health enterprise agreement
The SA Government and public sector allied health workers have reached a standalone four-year...
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Westmead Hospital to gain $492m pathology hub
The new NSW Health Pathology Statewide Hub at Westmead Hospital will be the largest public...
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NSW reforms to see trained GPs treat and diagnose ADHD
NSW will enable trained GPs to provide ongoing ADHD prescriptions for those on stable doses of...
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Report: ACN calls for greater nurse UCC program recognition
In the wake of an interim evaluation report of Medicare Urgent Care Clinics, the Australian College of Nursing is calling for greater nursing staff...
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Frances Rice appointed ACN Chief Nursing Officer
Frances Rice has been appointed the Australian College of Nursing's Chief Nursing Officer, a...
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NSWNMA: Proposed workers comp changes a "cruel blow"
The NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association has called proposed changes to the NSW workers...
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Nursing and Midwifery Board waives renewal late fee until 15 June
To allow more time to complete renewal in the new Ahpra portal, the Nursing and Midwifery Board...
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Key concerns this Sarcoma Awareness Month
July is Sarcoma Awareness Month, and the Australia and New Zealand Sarcoma Association has raised some key concerns — including the fact that...
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Diagnostic reference levels for mammography now a step closer
Australia is a step closer to diagnostic reference levels for mammography with the publication of...
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National cancer screening program marks first in almost 20 years
From 1 July, the National Lung Cancer Screening Program will commence — marking the first...
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Doctor deregistered after botched facelift calls for ambulance
A Queensland doctor has been deregistered after a botched cosmetic surgery procedure left a...
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Healthy heights: vertical hospitals on the rise
A healthcare architect explains how towering, 140-metre-plus healthcare facilities are no longer anomalies — they’re becoming a global...
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Investment in new Bankstown Hospital reaches record $2 billion
Investment in the planned new Bankstown Hospital has reached $2bn, making it the largest capital...
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Queensland announces its Hospital Rescue Plan
The Queensland Government has announced its Hospital Rescue Plan, which includes three new...
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Multiplex appointed Northside Hospital's early delivery partner
Multiplex has been appointed the early delivery partner for the $1bn Northside Hospital, Canberra...
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Deepfakes mimicking health professionals pose real risk
The Australian Medical Association has called for clear and enforceable regulations to combat AI 'deepfake' videos that mimic reputable...
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Australian Digital Health Agency launches Health Connect Australia
To improve access to health information between healthcare participants, the Australian Digital...
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Artificial touch boosted by brain-controlled bionic hand
New research suggests that a complex sense of touch for people with spinal cord injuries is now a...
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Patient-specific 3D models to assist in surgery
UNSW engineers have their sights on developing anatomically accurate 3D printed models which...
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Wage theft: law changes, compliance and prevention in health care
New wage theft federal laws came into force this year. A lawyer sets out the changes, how compliance can be ensured and best practice prevention...
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Renewal fee rebate for parental and other leave now in effect
A 30% annual renewal fee rebate is now in effect for practitioners taking all forms of leave on...
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The ACCC institutes Federal Court proceedings against Bupa
The ACCC has instituted Federal Court proceedings against Bupa for breaches of the Australian...
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Whiteley opens $25m Human Therapeutics Plant in the Hunter
Human Therapeutics Plant, a new $25 million facility for the manufacture of alcohol-based hand...
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