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.
OSCAR Aged Care Hospitality Awards Announced
03 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithAngela Kotis of United Hospitality and Essendon Aged Care was named Victorian Chef of the Year Winner at the OSCAR Aged Care Hospitality Awards.
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.
AMA Says MRFF Link to GP Co-payment is a 'Poisoned Chalice'
30 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithAMA President, A/Prof Brian Owler, says the Government has handed Australia’s medical research sector a ‘poisoned chalice’ by making the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) dependant on GP co-payments..
Review of Independent Medical Research Institutes Welcomed
30 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Australian Government's review of independent Medical Research Institutes (iMRIs) has been welcomed by the Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI).
Australian Researchers Share Prime Minister's Prize for Science
30 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithLaureate Professor Sam Berkovic and Professor Ingrid Scheffer have been jointly awarded the Prime Minister's Prize for Science for their work revealing the genetics of epilepsy.
Australia Extends Investment in Vaccine Alliance
29 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithForeign Minister Julie Bishop has announced Australia will extend its investment in Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
New Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease Blood Test
28 October, 2014 by Sophie BlackshawUniversity of Melbourne researchers have developed a non-invasive blood test that could diagnose early onset Alzheimer’s disease (AD) with increased accuracy.
Physiotherapists Push to Refer Directly to Specialists
28 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithPhysiotherapists are pushing to have changes to legislation which will enable them to refer patients to medical specialists.
