The Red Tape Burden of the Proposed Medical Services Co-payment
06 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe AMA has released an independent report that shows the Government’s proposed co-payments for general practice, pathology, and diagnostic imaging would be a costly red tape nightmare for medical practices.
Ageing Well Needs To Be A Global Health Priority
06 November, 2014 by Sophie BlackshawUnless health systems find effective strategies to address the problems faced by an ageing world population, the growing burden of chronic disease will greatly affect the quality of life of older people, a major new Series on health and ageing published in The Lancet has warned.
Home-based Rehabilitation Services Can Improve Patient Outcomes
06 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithProviding rehabilitation services in the home rather than the hospital bed can improve patient outcomes and create various efficiencies, according to a new study.
PHAA Welcomes Government Action on Ebola
06 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s latest action on Ebola, following the announcement of a commitment to fund a treatment facility in Seirra Leone and other projects.
PM Confirms Staff Treatment Centre For Ebola, Sierra Leone
05 November, 2014 by Sophie BlackshawPrime Minister Tony Abbott has confirmed an earlier report from the ABC that the Australian Government will support medical workers going to West Africa to fight Ebola.
Government To Support Volunteer Medical Staff Fight Ebola in Africa
05 November, 2014 by Sophie BlackshawVolunteer medical staff heading to West Africa to fight Ebola will be supported by the Federal Government, the ABC reported earlier today.
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.
AMA Indigenous Peoples' Medical Scholarships Now Open
05 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithIndigenous medical students have been invited to apply for the 2015 AMA Indigenous Peoples’ Medical Scholarship.
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.
LASA Lobbied for Improved Assessment Notifications for Older Australians
05 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithLeading Age Services Australia (LASA) has taken its advocacy a step further to ensure older Australians are provided with correct information regarding their entitlements.
Australian E-Health finds itself at a crossroad - It is hard to know what comes next
05 November, 2014 by ahhb
International 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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