Industry News
Dementia: 46% jump in scripts dispensed, health services use increases
Almost 688,000 dementia medication prescriptions were dispensed to around 72,400 Australians aged 30 and over in 2022–23, according to data from the AIHW. [ + ]
EMR simulation system to train future nurses
The system provides a risk-free virtual environment to practise use of digital healthcare tools and electronic documentation processes. [ + ]
Calls for a new body to oversee medications for use in pregnancy
A shortage of obstetric medicines is putting the health of pregnant women at risk from serious conditions like pre-eclampsia, suggests a new review. [ + ]
Report highlights top five areas of innovation in health
Part of a three-year annual review, the report aims to build a sustained innovation pipeline, encouraging collaboration and long-term progress in the health sector. [ + ]
Clinicians, hospital leaders join SA Health LHN boards
Clinicians and hospital leaders are among the three new board chairs who have been appointed to South Australia's Local Health Networks (LHNs). [ + ]
Royal Adelaide Hospital to provide rapid EV charging
The Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) is set to provide rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities for patients, visitors and staff. [ + ]
Harrison.ai launches radiology-specific language model
The model is now being made accessible to selected industry partners, healthcare professionals, and regulators around the world. [ + ]
Trial improves diabetes care with eHealth tool
Diabetes Australia and the Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovation have launched a new research initiative with the aim of increasing the number of diabetes clinical trials. [ + ]
CHW PICU deploys modelling tool to simulate patient flows
The Children's Hospital at Westmead has deployed a new tool to simulate patient flows at the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). [ + ]
New tender hopes to boost digital adoption in allied health
The Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) has launched an allied health industry offer to support the adoption of digital health tools in the allied health sector. [ + ]
Franklin Hospital to deploy Orion Health’s EPR system
Franklin Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand has partnered with Orion Health to accelerate its digital transformation. [ + ]
Depression and vaping: what’s the link?
New research examines associations between e-cigarette use, depressive symptoms and wellbeing among early adolescents in Australia. [ + ]
Managing early stages of abortion at home cuts hospital stay: trial
Taking the first dose of a pill used in medical abortions at home can safely reduce the amount of time a patient needs to be hospitalised, researchers say. [ + ]
Queensland Health fast-tracks AI, data training
The new Data and AI Academy will train more than 100 staff members, helping them become more proficient with the latest technology. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
