National standard to tackle psychotropic medicines harm
09 May, 2024Prescriptions for psychotropic medicines for all Australians have increased by a staggering 60% over the past three decades1.
$1.89bn for health and medical research
06 May, 2024Women's health, reducing health system inequality and cancers with low survival rates get a funding boost in a national strategy.
Fast track for internationally trained medical specialists
03 May, 2024The process will initially prioritise GPs, anaesthetists, obstetricians and gynaecologists, and psychiatrists (in line with jurisdictional priorities).
General use items decision welcomed by the industry
02 May, 2024Reforms to reduce the prices of general use items have already been estimated to save over $78 million dollars.
NZ's Southern Cross Healthcare gives IV bags a new lease of life
30 April, 2024From providing lifesaving fluids during surgery to a new life giving children a safe landing in playgrounds, PVC IV bags from Southern Cross are now being repurposed.
Decarbonising health care: Australia joins US, UK statement
23 April, 2024The federal government has joined the collaboration with the United States and United Kingdom to decarbonise healthcare supply chains.
What factors influence hospital staff retention?
18 April, 2024Rather than applying a 'one-size-fits-all' approach, staff retention efforts need to be tailored to age and profession, suggests a new study.
DoHAC releases PHN Strategy 2023–24 following audit
12 April, 2024The Department of Health and Aged Care has released the PHN Strategy 2023–24 outlining the role the networks play in supporting health reform.
Professor Christine Kilpatrick to lead ACSQHC as Chair
05 April, 2024The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has appointed Professor Christine Kilpatrick AO as the new Board Chair for a five-year term.
Funding boost for on-demand telehealth provider Hola Health
28 March, 2024The Pre-Series A venture funding will support the company's mission to provide fast, value-for-money care within 15 minutes — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Orum International TRIO.BAS active air sampling unit
26 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Cell Biosciences Pty LtdThe TRIO.BAS unit, distributed by Cell Biosciences, is designed to help healthcare facilities to continuously monitor air quality.
Call for urgent action to alleviate pressure on public hospitals
20 March, 2024The Australian Medical Association is calling for urgent action by all governments to address the growing planned surgery waitlist, exit block and widespread ambulance ramping.
Health Equity Matters appoints Dash Heath-Paynter as CEO
20 March, 2024Dash Heath-Paynter takes on the new role after serving as deputy CEO for almost eight years.
SHPA announces draft Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy
08 March, 2024The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia is opening consultation on its first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy, as part of its Transformation 2024 agenda.
Survey reveals extent of gender bias in health care
08 March, 2024Two out of three women experience discrimination in health care, according to a new survey.
