Rapid healthcare IT deployment helps private hospital open
28 March, 2025 | Supplied by: DedalusA new Melbourne private hospital opened this month after implementing its core patient administration system in under 14 weeks — this typically takes 5–18 months.
"Joe's Law": NSW to ban acute hospital public–private partnerships
28 March, 2025In memory of toddler Joe Massa, NSW will prevent future governments from entering into a Northern Beaches-style arrangement to build or operate an acute public hospital.
Budget: AMA welcomes investment but calls for system reform
26 March, 2025In a post-Budget 2025–26 statement, the Australian Medical Association welcomed investment, including $8.5bn for Medicare, but said system reform is needed.
Nine hospitals call for climate-resilient energy systems
24 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Healthy FuturesTo keep hospitals running during climate emergencies, a coalition of nine hospitals is calling for a feasibility study into climate-resilient energy systems.
Bill puts Queensland clinicians on hospital and health boards
18 March, 2025The Queensland Government has introduced a bill to parliament to put local clinicians on hospital and health boards. Once passed, it will take effect on 1 April.
Call to legislate genetic discrimination ban
17 March, 2025The Australian Medical Association is calling on the Australian Government to fulfil its commitment to ban genetic discrimination in life insurance.
Child's death prompts parliamentary inquiry into hospital
17 March, 2025The death of two-year-old Joe Massa has prompted a NSW parliamentary inquiry into the safety and quality of health services provided by Northern Beaches Hospital.
AMA calls for "independent umpire" on private health system
11 March, 2025The Australian Medical Association has launched its private health federal budget submission — calling for an independent Private Health System Authority.
Australia invests in manufacturing capability for IV fluids
07 March, 2025The Australian Government has announced investment to expand Australia's only onshore manufacturer of IV (intravenous) fluids.
Healthcare jobs rising: key learnings from a job site's data
04 March, 2025 by Callam Pickering* | Supplied by: IndeedAustralian healthcare jobs are on the rise. Drilling down into its own data and survey findings, a job site's senior economist draws out some key learnings.
Absolute VGHF compact HEPA filter
01 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Camfil Australia Pty LtdThe Absolute VGHF compact HEPA filter is engineered for air handling units that demand exceptional airflow and minimal pressure drop.
Transitions of care kit for doctors, pharmacists released
27 February, 2025Advanced Pharmacy Australia and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners have released the Medication Management at Transitions of Care resource kit.
Australia invests $422 million in 229 researchers
26 February, 2025As part of the National Health and Medical Research Council Investigator Grants scheme, 229 health and medical researchers will share in $422 million in funding.
Ahpra and the National Boards issue obligations reminder
25 February, 2025After the 'Bankstown nurses' incident, Ahpra and the National Boards have issued a reminder of obligations for care without discrimination and racism.
Victoria accepts voluntary assisted dying recommendations
25 February, 2025The Victorian Government has accepted all recommendations from the independent review into Australia's first voluntary assisted dying laws.
