Why AI security is now a patient-safety issue
AI is increasingly embedded across modern healthcare environments. However, as adoption accelerates, AI security is fast becoming a frontline patient-safety issue.
Australian 'falls after stroke trial' sees 33% falls reduction in 12 months
An Australian study published this month in The BMJ is claimed to be the first to show a non-drug intervention after stroke can effectively prevent falls.
'No evidence' of medicinal cannabis effectiveness treating anxiety, depression or PTSD
Australian researchers have urged greater regulation for the prescribing of medicinal cannabis following a 'largest-ever' safety and efficacy review.
AdPha partners with Therapeutic Guidelines to deliver obesity clinical guidance
A strategic partnership between Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) and Therapeutic Guidelines will see a new clinical resource, ObesiD, made available from today.
Overall public hospital performance worse than 10 years ago, report suggests
The Australian Medical Association has released its 2026 Public Hospital Report Card, suggesting overall performance remains "significantly worse" than 10 years ago.
MULTIGATE CubeWare 2.0 recyclable hollowware range
Designed with both healthcare professionals and the environment in mind, CubeWare 2.0 is the...
Ambu aScope 5 Uretero single-use scopes
The Ambu aScope 5 Uretero is a single-use scope designed to offer sharp vision and precise...
Australian 'falls after stroke trial' sees 33% falls reduction in 12 months
An Australian study published this month in The BMJ is claimed to be the first to show a non-drug intervention after stroke can...
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COVID-19 training fail lands residential aged care provider $150K fine
A residential aged care provider that employed 106 workers across the workplace has been...
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Alliance to lay foundations for national creative health infrastructure
Creative Health Alliance Australia launched this month, in order to lay the foundations for...
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Ramsay to close 17 psychology clinics by end of August
Ramsay Health Care has announced the progressive closure of 17 psychology clinics by the end of...
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A Day in the Life of a health equity consultant and street health nurse
Adjunct Associate Professor Sonia Martin is a health equity consultant and street health nurse, and the CEO and Founder of OneBridge. Here's a...
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$10K fine for former nurse who forged registration certificates
A former nurse who forged two registration certificates to conceal that she was unregistered...
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Teachers Health Group announces Simone Tregeagle as next CEO
Teachers Health Group, which encompasses Nurses & Midwives Health, has announced that Simone...
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Unlawful cosmetic injections land nurse two-year ban
After "unlawfully and inappropriately" injecting a formulation of botulinum toxin into...
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'No evidence' of medicinal cannabis effectiveness treating anxiety, depression or PTSD
Australian researchers have urged greater regulation for the prescribing of medicinal cannabis following a 'largest-ever' safety and...
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Balcony and nearby construction activities linked to RPA deaths
The investigation report into the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital fungal outbreak that occurred in...
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National concussion clinical guidelines now available
The first Australia- and New Zealand-specific guidelines for all forms of concussion — from...
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Doctors criticise "risky prescribing agenda"
The AMA and RACGP have expressed disappointment in the Pharmacy Board of Australia's...
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Fundamental reimagining: new Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick
The new Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, was designed as a fundamental reimagining of how healing spaces and care journeys can transform...
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Construction commences on $100m New Epping Medical building
Construction is underway on the six-storey, 8200-square-metre New Epping Medical building, which...
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$910m new Rouse Hill Hospital — designs released
Designs have been released for the $910 million new Rouse Hill Hospital, intended to cater for...
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WA invests $1.5bn in three major new public hospital projects
The Western Australian Government has announced that three major new public hospital projects...
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Why AI security is now a patient-safety issue
AI is increasingly embedded across modern healthcare environments. However, as adoption accelerates, AI security is fast becoming a frontline...
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The Agency establishes National Clinical Governance Committee for Digital Health
To guide Australia's approach to emerging technologies such as virtual care and AI in health...
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Report explores Australian perceptions of Medtech access
A nationally representative survey conducted from August–September 2025 has explored...
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Updated guidance for telehealth and virtual care now available
Reflecting concerns around unethical practice and emerging business models focused more on profit...
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Overall public hospital performance worse than 10 years ago, report suggests
The Australian Medical Association has released its 2026 Public Hospital Report Card, suggesting overall performance remains "significantly...
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Ahpra launches the National Scheme Strategy 2031
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency has launched the National Scheme Strategy...
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Illegal work at four aged care facilities among recent prosecutions
Ahpra has highlighted three recent criminal cases involving health practitioners working...
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Private services to continue at Northern Beaches Hospital until June 2027
When NSW Health takes back operational management of Northern Beaches Hospital, private services...
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