NHMRC announces new council
04 December, 2024Under the leadership of Professor Caroline Homer AO, a midwifery researcher and expert in maternal and newborn health care, the new council will serve until June 2027.
Calls for health-based approach to drug policy
04 December, 2024The latest data released by NADA shows long wait times for individuals looking to access alcohol and other drug (AOD) services.
New Royal Perth Hospital Innovation Hub to boost collaboration
02 December, 2024A new innovation hub has officially opened at Royal Perth Hospital to help Western Australian clinicians connect, collaborate and innovate.
Private health insurers to resume paying single room rates
02 December, 2024Private health insurers will resume paying single room rates when their members use the public system, the NSW Government has announced.
Rising healthcare facility demands pave way for innovation
27 November, 2024 by Lisa Whitehead, Vice President and General Manager, Pacific, Honeywell Building AutomationThe pandemic and the years since have highlighted Australia's severe nursing shortages, with research indicating we could face a shortfall of 100,000 nurses by 2025, creating a need for more facilities to house them and support Australian communities.
Healthscope terminates Bupa, AHSA contracts
22 November, 2024The private hospital operator has 38 hospitals across Australia and cares for over 650,000 patients every year.
The role of culture and connection in improving Aboriginal health
13 November, 2024Researchers are calling for a rethink of the health system's approach to closing the gap.
COP29: positioning health at the core of climate negotiations
11 November, 2024The WHO is calling for an end to reliance on fossil fuels, instead advocating for people-centred adaptation and resilience.
Private Health CEO Forum to tackle financial viability issues
04 November, 2024The forum will bring together independent experts as well as leaders from private hospitals, private health insurers and medical groups to develop options and reforms.
Lumia Care expands national network with SA acquisition
01 November, 2024Australian healthcare group Lumia Care has expanded its presence to South Australia with the acquisition of Pop-Up Health, adding 330 nurses and care workers to its national network.
New centralised health operations centre opens in WA
28 October, 2024The new facility sees key health emergency services come together under one roof in the State Health Operations Centre (SHOC).
Insurers' push for vertical integration a threat to patient care: APHA
25 October, 2024A new KPMG report, commissioned by Medibank, examines the potential economic benefits of expanding hospital care in the home.
WHO nutrition guidelines: 43% of baby, toddler foods in supermarkets exceed sugar limits
14 October, 2024In 2023, commercial baby food sales in Australia — including prepared baby food, cereals and snacks — generated over $370 million in revenue.
Angel Flight, Rural Doctors Foundation partner to improve care access
11 October, 2024Angel Flight has partnered with Rural Doctors Foundation to provide cost-effective air transportation enabling GPs to access hard-to-reach communities.
Newcastle Permanent, HMRI launch health innovation partnership
10 October, 2024The partnership will include an Innovation Accelerator to progress cutting-edge research concepts while the Newcastle Permanent Emerging Innovator Award will recognise promising researchers in the ecosystem.
