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 Automation | Supplied by: Honeywell Process SolutionsThe 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.
Camfil CleanSeal Extract Return Air Housing
07 November, 2024 | Supplied by: Camfil Australia Pty LimitedThe Camfil CleanSeal Extract Return Air Housing is designed for efficient air filtration systems.
Review proposes major health system changes
05 November, 2024The review found that removing barriers would make it easier for Australians to get high quality care, when and where they need it, without waiting weeks for an appointment.
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.
New health-based guidelines for PFAS in drinking water
22 October, 2024The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has released updated draft guidelines for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water.
Medibank partners with 36 Months
17 October, 2024Medibank has become the official health partner of 36 Months, as part of its commitment to improve mental health in Australia.
Solutions to enhance cultural safety in hospital care
16 October, 2024A new study reveals that poor communication has led to experiences of racism, and poorer health outcomes in First Nations people.
