New tool connects planetary health concepts with patient care
09 November, 2022A new teaching resource will connect the dots between foundational medical learning and the clinical effects of climate change.
VHA appoints Leigh Clarke as new CEO
09 November, 2022Clarke is an allied health practitioner with a Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (Hons) and Master of Public Health.
Independent review into Medicare compliance, integrity
07 November, 2022Health economist Dr Pradeep Philip will conduct an independent review into the integrity of Medicare and its compliance mechanisms.
National action to reduce the pain and silence of stillbirth
04 November, 2022The care Australians receive throughout their pregnancy journey is set to improve with the release of the first national standard on stillbirth.
Monash University wins the bid to host 2024 World Health Summit
04 November, 2022Monash University has been successful in a bid to host the 2024 World Health Summit Regional Meeting in Melbourne from 22–24 April.
New $400 million investment in SA Health
01 November, 2022The Australian Government will partner with the South Australian Government to deliver $400 million to upgrade Flinders Medical Centre.
SMS Healthcare acquires Sydney Eye Clinic
31 October, 2022Private health care provider SMS Healthcare has expanded its eye surgery services with new ophthalmology acquisitions.
2022 HESTA Excellence Awards — finalists announced
31 October, 2022Twenty-four organisations and teams from the disability, allied health, aged care and community services sectors have been announced as finalists.
Alcon appoints new Cluster Franchise Head, Surgical
31 October, 2022 | Supplied by: Alcon LaboratoriesEye care business Alcon ANZ has announced the appointment of Penny Stewart, from Abbott Medical ANZ, to lead Alcon's Surgical Franchise.
$45 million investment in children's cancer research
26 October, 2022The Children's Cancer Foundation has announced a significant milestone in its vision to increase survival rates and quality of life for children with cancer.
Evolt 360 strengthens health data security
26 October, 2022In the wake of recent high-profile cyber attacks, health monitoring technology company Evolt 360 has undertaken extensive auditing and certification.
Federal Budget 2022–23 health highlights
26 October, 2022The Albanese government has delivered its first budget, with $104.1bn overall spending on health and $30.6bn on aged care.
Aeromedical retrieval education aids clinical practice
24 October, 2022Senior doctors and nurses recently engaged in a residential workshop in aeromedical retrieval to enhance their clinical practice.
SHPA announces PharmCare Conference 2023
21 October, 2022SHPA announces a new conference for accredited, embedded and general practice pharmacists leading patient-centred care. 2–4 March 2023, in Hobart, Tasmania.
Medicare fraud allegations slammed
19 October, 2022The AMA and RACGP suggest claims in the media of widespread Medicare rorting are not based on evidence.
