Hong Kong to host Asia Summit on Global Health this May
11 April, 2024The event will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 16-17 May 2024.
At-home care recipients in hospital longer compared to aged care residents
10 April, 2024The study involved collaboration between the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, Flinders University and the University of South Australia.
Should chatbot psychologists be part of the health system?
08 April, 2024 by Amy SarcevicThis year, an announcement that chatbot psychologists could become part of Australia's healthcare system within the next two years sparked controversy in medical and public arenas.
SA physician selected for global health leadership program
15 March, 2024Dr Chloe Furst, a dual-trained geriatrician and palliative care physician from the Central Adelaide LHN, has been selected from over 250 applicants.
Patient–paramedic trust could reduce unnecessary ED presentations
15 March, 2024The quality of interactions between patients and paramedics attending emergency calls can reduce unnecessary presentations at hospital emergency departments.
AHHA calls for value-based healthcare reform in Australia
13 March, 2024The Australian Healthcare and Hospital Association has released a Perspectives Brief, calling for the operationalisation of value-based health care across Australia.
Project to support young people experiencing loneliness
11 March, 2024The project will invite young people to share their personal experiences of loneliness during life transitions and then create an online community space for the public to access.
New clinical research entity formed in a three-company merger
01 March, 2024New Zealand's P3 Research and Australia's AusTrials and Holdsworth House have announced a merger to form Momentum Clinical Research.
Virtual care cuts hospital readmission risks in HITH care models
29 February, 2024A study by Telstra Health and Mackay Hospital has found that virtual care can help improve the quality and sustainability of home-based acute care models.
NHS's 40 new hospitals target: plans and progress
28 February, 2024Josie Rudman, Transformation Director and Chief Nurse of the New Hospital Programme at NHS England, is presenting at the 13th Annual Australian Healthcare Week conference.
Can training help care teams shape patient mindset, improve outcomes?
27 February, 2024A new pilot study explores the effectiveness of patient mindset training on provider learning, behaviour and care outcomes.
Medibank's Amplar signs US deal for prevention programs
20 February, 2024Amplar Health, part of Medibank group, has partnered with health tech provider Amwell to support the delivery of its prevention programs to support more Australians at risk of chronic disease.
New $145m 'quiet hospital' opens in Vic
08 February, 2024A new $145 million Northern Private Hospital has opened in Epping, Victoria, featuring the latest digital devices for patient safety and quality.
New guidelines for concussion and brain health released
02 February, 2024The Australian Institute of Sport, in close collaboration with the Australian Physiotherapy Association and other major partners, has released new guidelines for concussion management.
Shifting the dial on obesity
02 February, 2024 by Joanna Munro, Director Prevention Systems, Health and Wellbeing QueenslandIn 2018, 8.4% of the total burden of disease in Australia was due to overweight and obesity, making it the second leading risk factor contributing to disease burden after tobacco use.
