Industry News
New framework for clinical quality registries released
The ACSQHC has released a revised framework to support and encourage the use of data to inform clinical practice and policy. [ + ]
HL7 Australia appoints David Rowlands as new chair
David Rowlands replaces Dr Isobel Frean, who will be continuing on the board as a non-executive director. [ + ]
Health infrastructure pipeline poorly planned: report
The pipeline of major health infrastructure projects in Australia currently stands at 54 projects, valued at $42 billion. [ + ]
New $20m cancer centre opens in South West Sydney
The facility will offer oncology services, the latest treatments in systemic chemotherapy and immunotherapy approaches, and onsite haematologists. [ + ]
ADHA appoints new Chief Clinical Adviser (Nursing)
An experienced nurse with a background in primary care, preventative care, clinical governance and leadership, Karen Booth will commence in her new role in September. [ + ]
Meth-related deaths increase fourfold: report
While there has been a decrease in people taking amphetamines over time, regular use among those who use methamphetamine, and among people who inject drugs, has risen significantly, the study found. [ + ]
Five Faces, Privy announce cross-border collaboration
Australian patient experience software provider Five Faces and Indonesian digital trust provider Privy have announced a cross-border collaboration. [ + ]
Can AI reliably extract information from clinical notes? Study says no
In a study of 54,569 emergency department visits among patients injured while riding a bicycle, scooter or other micromobility conveyance, researchers used AI to determine whether injured riders were wearing a helmet. [ + ]
AI uses tongue colour to diagnose diseases
A series of experiments involving thousands of images could lead to development of a system that provides on-the-spot diagnosis by analysing tongue colour. [ + ]
Victoria's single employer model trial welcomed
The ACRRM has welcomed the Victorian Government's commitment to trial SEM for Rural Generalist (RG) registrars. [ + ]
Medibank acquires corporate health provider Pinnacle
Founded in 2010 by physiotherapists Tom Bosna and Josh Lambert, Pinnacle Health Group has over 200 corporate clients across Australia. [ + ]
Long COVID burden highest among working-age adults: study
Australian workers living with long COVID cost the economy, on average, about $9.6 billion in 2022, according to a new study. [ + ]
Ahpra starts global search for CEO as Fletcher steps down
Fifteen years after overseeing the creation of a national health practitioner regulator, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) CEO Martin Fletcher is set to step down at the end of the year. [ + ]
WA, Qld expand pharmacists' scope
Western Australia has expanded the role of community pharmacists following the success of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) treatment program that is said to have helped 7000 patients across the state. [ + ]
New international guidelines for cancer genetic testing released
The guidelines could reduce the number of uncertain test results by up to 85% and help avoid unnecessary medical treatment and anxiety. [ + ]
