Australia and Canada’s rural health groups have signed a new agreement to work together. The deal was signed at a conference in Perth by leaders from both countries. It aims to share ideas and solutio...
Lenexa Medical has been recognised by TIME magazine as one of the top healthtech companies in 2025. Their pressure injury prevention device, LenexaCARE, is a fabric sensor that fits into mattresses to...
Researchers used Monash’s Digital Library to study real GP consultations in Australia. They analysed 54 video recordings from Melbourne GPs. The study found that in just 19 minutes, GPs discuss about...
Australia’s healthcare and aged care sectors are facing a serious workforce crisis. Staff shortages are worsening as workers leave due to burnout, low wages, and lack of support. Many staff are consid...
On 1 November, Australia introduced several health policy changes. New aged care rules include better legal protections, updated fee structures, and a shift to support at home. Providers face new work...
The Australian government is introducing a new bulk-billing incentive starting 1 November. This move is causing concern among GPs and practice owners. Some practices are adjusting their billing practi...
The new Dunedin Hospital's outpatient building is almost finished and expected to open in late 2026. It features modern digital infrastructure aimed at improving patient experience. This includes smar...
Topcon Healthcare has acquired Toku, a New Zealand-founded AI health tech company. Toku’s platforms use retinal images to assess risks for heart disease, aging, and kidney issues. They have analysed o...
The Australian government plans to increase funding for bulk-billing GP visits to improve access. Minister Mark Butler announced that if uptake remains low, the government will intervene by funding ne...
Starting 1 November, major changes to Medicare items will take effect in Australia. The new Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) allows practices to receive extra funding if they bulk bill...
ANDHealth has partnered with the Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery (ACMD) to boost digital health innovation in Australia. They will support ACMD’s Link and Challenge programs, which aim to conne...
The RACGP has launched its 2025 Member Engagement Survey, inviting GPs to share what matters most to them. The survey aims to gather insights from all stages of GP careers. Participants can win prizes...
Australia has lost a key figure in general practice, Emeritus Professor John Murtagh. He passed away at 89 and was widely respected for his contributions to medical education and general practice. Mur...
A study from Monash University shows GPs in Australia handle about eight health issues in a 19-minute consultation. The research used recordings from a new digital library focused on healthcare intera...
Researchers from Monash University and Hudson Institute of Medical Research studied how hydrogen is produced in the human gut. They found that a specific enzyme called Group B [FeFe]-hydrogenase plays...
Shaye Candish resigned as NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association general secretary to focus on her family. She led the union through major wins like nurse-to-patient ratios and wage campaigns. Her succe...
St Vincent’s Healthcare Group has implemented AI technology to speed up MRI scans, reducing some tests from 15 minutes to four. This has increased scanner capacity by 30 to 50 per cent without extra s...
A spin-out from University College Cork has won €50,000 in a major Irish startup competition. The company, ArrayPatch, is developing DerMap, a microneedle patch that delivers medicines painlessly thro...
SOTI has upgraded its SOTI ONE platform to improve mobile security in healthcare. The new features include better endpoint protection, custom lockdown options, and simplified device enrolment. Devices...
New research links soft drink consumption to a higher risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). The study used data from over 120,000 UK Biobank participants followed f...
