LASA Responds to Intergenerational Report
09 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe Intergenerational Report highlights the case for structural policy reform in aged care services.
Further Funding Committed to Closing the Gap in Indigenous Health
09 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe Federal Government has committed $1.4 billion in funding for 112 Aboriginal Community Control Health Organisations as part of its commitment to Close the Gap in Indigenous health.
Intergenerational Report Highlights Opportunities for Pharmacists
05 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe Pharmaceutical Society of Australia says costs associated with the forecast rise in the ageing, as outlined by the Intergenerational Report, will provide opportunities for pharmacists' skills to make a difference.
ACCC Institutes Proceedings Against Reckitt Benckiser
05 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has advised it has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against Reckitt Benckiser (Australia) Pty Ltd (Reckitt Benckiser) regarding its Nurofen Specific Pain products.
Step Up and Close the Gap
04 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithCampaigners are urging all Australians to call for an end to health inequality by taking part in Close The Gap Day on Thursday 19 March.
Summit Calls for Increased Public Awareness of Dementia
04 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithA summit organised by Alzheimer's Australia has called for greater community awareness of dementia programs to reduce the fear, stigma and social isolation associated with the disease.
Co-payment Plan Dumped
03 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe Federal Government has announced it will drop its GP co-payment plan.
Latest NSW Hospital Quarterly Report Released
03 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithNew South Wales' Public Hospitals have had an increase in volume according to the latest Hospital Quarterly report released by the Bureau of Health Information (BHI) today.
Inequity in Delivery of Mental Health Services Throughout Australia
02 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithA study into the delivery of mental health services shows that there is inequity and a lack of universality in Australia.
New Genetics Testing Standards Launched
27 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithNew standards on genetics testing have been released by The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) in conjunction with the Human Genetics Society of Australasia and the Human Variome Project.
Electronic Medication Management Systems are Cost Effective
27 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe cost of implementing electronic medication management systems is being offset by reduced adverse drug events, according to newly published research.
UPDATE - Patients Test Negative for Ebola
26 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe two children placed in isolation at Victoria's Royal Children's Hospital have returned negative test results for ebola virus disease.
Improvements Reported in Ear Conditions Among Indigenous Children
26 February, 2015 by Petrina Smith
Oxytocin Study Shows it has 'Sobering Up' Influences
25 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithIt seems the 'love' hormone oxytocin may do more than play a vital role in our social and sexual behaviour. It could be a useful influence on the reducing the intoxicating effect of alcohol.
Independent Hospital Pricing Authority Releases NEP and NEC
25 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe National Efficient Price (NEP) and National Efficient Cost (NEC) Determinations for Australian public hospital services for 2015-16 have been released by the Independent Hospital Pricing Authority.
