The NSW government plans to expand GPs' role in ADHD care. They will offer additional training so GPs can assess, diagnose, and prescribe ADHD medication for both children and adults. This aims to red...
Professor Enrico Coiera from the Australian Institute of Health Innovation called on AI scribe vendors to publish their performance data, including error and hallucination rates. He expressed concern...
Orion Health launched Concerto AI, a new clinical platform that uses artificial intelligence to support hospital workflows. It builds on their existing Concerto portal and includes their DARWEN AI eng...
New Zealand announced a 10-year plan to modernise its health system through digital technology. It will establish a Centre for Digital Modernisation of Health to oversee the effort. The government aim...
The UNSW Health Translation Hub, a $600 million facility, has opened in Sydney. It is part of the NSW government’s $1.5 billion Randwick Campus Redevelopment. The hub connects research, education, pub...
Australian researchers from Macquarie University and Melanoma Institute Australia have created an AI imaging method to predict how melanoma patients respond to immunotherapy. The system, called COMIL,...
Medibank has launched a virtual detox program for alcohol, drugs, and stimulants. The program is available to members with hospital psychiatric cover and is run by Clean Slate Clinic. Members can self...
The National Health Practitioner Ombudsman received more complaints about AHPRA in 2024-25 than before. Most new complaints were about registration issues linked to a March 2025 update to AHPRA’s port...
A NSW-funded study highlights concerning behaviours among men linked to traditional masculine norms. The research, based on the Jesuit Social Services Man Box study, shows many men still believe in ri...
A new review looks at garlic-based mouthwash as an alternative to chlorhexidine for oral health. The review compares five studies and finds garlic can be effective against microbes. Garlic is a natura...
Australia’s health system faces a crisis due to high rates of preventable diseases linked to obesity, inactivity, and poor diet. Data shows two-thirds of Australians are overweight or obese, and over...
Australian researchers tested the use of GLP-1 medication liraglutide for people who had bariatric surgery but didn’t lose enough weight. About 15% of bariatric patients struggle with weight loss or g...
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare released a new National Sepsis Data Plan and Strategic Analysis Report. It aims to improve how sepsis data is collected, shared, and used...
Health NZ has created a dedicated team to address ongoing IT issues at Wellington and Hutt hospitals. Clinicians have reported problems with the Single Clinical Portal, including slow performance and...
A new guide launched at Alfred Health highlights digital health as a key tool for reducing emissions in Australia’s health system. The report, developed with input from health practitioners and policy...
Australia is on track to become the first country to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035. Vaccination programs, especially HPV vaccines like Gardasil, have played a key role. In 2021, no cervical cancer...
Fewer Australians are delaying healthcare in 2024-25 compared to two years ago. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports that 27% of people delayed or didn’t see a GP when needed, down from 30%. Si...
Australia’s rural healthcare faces ongoing challenges due to distance, systemic bias, and limited resources. Seven million people live in remote areas, experiencing higher mortality rates and less fun...
The New Dunedin Hospital is rolling out new digital technology ahead of its opening next year. A Digital Health Design Lab has been set up nearby to test and refine these systems. The hospital will ha...
Australian healthcare startups are gaining attention and attracting more funding. Companies like Harrison.ai and Heidi are expanding quickly with AI-driven solutions. The sector remains well-funded, b...
