Industry News
WA's Health Support Services appoints Giles Nunis CEO
In WA, Health Support Services has appointed Giles Nunis its new Chief Executive Officer, thanking Acting Chief Executive Scott Goder for his transition leadership. [ + ]
Australian Digital Health Agency launches Health Connect Australia
To improve access to health information between healthcare participants, the Australian Digital Health Agency has launched Health Connect Australia. [ + ]
$12m for homegrown heart disease and diabetes innovations
$12 million in federal funding has been announced for the development of new Australian-made cardiovascular disease and diabetes medical devices and medicines. [ + ]
The ACCC institutes Federal Court proceedings against Bupa
The ACCC has instituted Federal Court proceedings against Bupa for breaches of the Australian Consumer Law, jointly asking the Court for a $35 million penalty. [ + ]
Frances Rice appointed ACN Chief Nursing Officer
Frances Rice has been appointed the Australian College of Nursing's Chief Nursing Officer, a role previously known as Director Professional Practice. [ + ]
National cancer screening program marks first in almost 20 years
From 1 July, the National Lung Cancer Screening Program will commence — marking the first new national cancer screening program in almost 20 years. [ + ]
Whiteley opens $25m Human Therapeutics Plant in the Hunter
Human Therapeutics Plant, a new $25 million facility for the manufacture of alcohol-based hand rubs and over-the-counter medicines, has opened in Tomago, NSW. [ + ]
Doctor deregistered after botched facelift calls for ambulance
A Queensland doctor has been deregistered after a botched cosmetic surgery procedure left a patient leaving his clinic in an ambulance with uncontrolled bleeding. [ + ]
NSW announces legislative approach to Northern Beaches Hospital
Amendments have been announced that will allow NSW, if required, to terminate the Northern Beaches PPP contract as if a hospital operator default had occurred. [ + ]
First public warning issued under new laws
For the first time since its power to issue public statements came into force two years ago, Ahpra has issued a public warning about a suspended practitioner. [ + ]
Survey: Global IT decision-makers chart digital health care
A global survey of 1750 IT decision-makers across 11 countries charts some key challenges and potential solutions in the evolving digital healthcare landscape. [ + ]
Medicare chronic wound care scheme set to benefit 20,000/year
The Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme has launched, giving older Australians with diabetes — and without other wound care schemes — free access to products. [ + ]
Westmead Hospital to gain $492m pathology hub
The new NSW Health Pathology Statewide Hub at Westmead Hospital will be the largest public pathology laboratory in the state. [ + ]
Investment in new Bankstown Hospital reaches record $2 billion
Investment in the planned new Bankstown Hospital has reached $2bn, making it the largest capital works investment in a public hospital in the state's history. [ + ]
APNA is searching for its next CEO
As part of a planned transition from longtime CEO Ken Griffin, the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association has announced it is searching for its next CEO. [ + ]
