Health Groups Form Alliance to Bid for South Australia's Primary Health Networks
05 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithSeven of the South Australia's leading health organisations have announced plans to collaborate and bid for the state's two Primary Health Networks (PHNs), with the Commonwealth calling for tenders later this month.
New Pathology Testing Guidelines Unveiled
05 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) has unveiled new pathology testing guidelines to reduce inappropriate pathology testing in Australasia.
Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services Released
05 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (IHPA) has released its Pricing Framework for Australian Public Hospital Services 2015-16.
Australian E-Health finds itself at a crossroad - It is hard to know what comes next
05 November, 2014 by ahhbInternational Pathology Day
05 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithToday, the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) celebrates the inaugural International Pathology Day alongside a wide range of countries including New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK, Ireland, the USA, Canada, and South Africa.
Increased Risk of Stroke Following Shingles
04 November, 2014 by Sophie BlackshawRecent data about herpes zoster - or shingles, as it is commonly known - has indicated that there is an increased risk of suffering a stroke in the months following a bout of shingles.
Managing Infection during Hospital Construction Projects
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Reducing Remote Doctor Shortages Via Changes To Workforce Classification
03 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithFederal Assistant Minister for Health Fiona Nash has announced major changes to workforce classifications to encourage doctors to leave the big cities and help ease regional, rural and remote doctor shortages.
CHF says Action Needed on National eHealth System
03 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithAustralia has already waited far too long for an effective national eHealth system, says the Consumer Health Forum's (CHF) CEO Adam Stankavicus.
Inaugural Victorian Minister for Health General Practice Awards
03 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe inaugural Minister for Health General Practice Awards has recognised three Victorian GPs who have delivered exemplary care.
Ebola cure could be secured with greater investment
03 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithRoyal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) President Professor Nicholas Talley has welcomed moves from the Federal Government to find a treatment for Ebola, but he said it does not go far enough.
UTS Survey Shows Opportunities for Professional Pharmacist Services
03 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithPharmacists believe there are opportunities for a greater focus on professional pharmacist services, according to the latest UTS Pharmacy Barometer.
NDIA Annual Report Released
03 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe 2013-2014 National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Annual Report has been published, summarising the first year of operation.
Research Aimed at Simplifying Prostate Cancer Test
03 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithUniversity of Queensland researchers are working on a prostate cancer test that is as simple as a pregnancy test.
Funds Injected into Victorian eHealth Systems
31 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithAMA Victoria has welcomed a funding direction to eHealth by Health Minister David Davis.
