The Australian government has added a new contraceptive, NuvaRing, to the PBS. It will be available from 1 November at a significantly reduced cost, dropping from over $270 a year to $31.60 per three-...
In Australia, drug companies can't advertise prescription medicines directly to the public. They often get around this by running awareness ads that promote conditions like obesity without mentioning...
A US report found many protein powders contain high lead levels, with some exceeding safe limits by over 400%. Australian products haven't been tested for lead, but experts believe contamination is le...
AlayaCare has announced it will acquire Nightingale Software, a provider of NDIS and home care solutions in Australia. The deal is still subject to approvals. Nightingale will keep operating its platf...
Tyro Health has launched a new Aged Care Solution ahead of the Support at Home program starting on November 1. This new program replaces older aged care funding models in Australia. The solution is bu...
Health NZ has launched HealthX, a team focused on speeding up digital health projects. They aim to deliver new initiatives every month until January 2026. Their first project is an AI scribe prototype...
New research from the University of South Australia shows that counting methods for GP visits can be inconsistent. The study compares population data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and Medic...
A GP highlights the importance of the core skills in general practice, especially in rural and remote areas. He emphasises that the most valuable part of healthcare is the patient-doctor relationship,...
The RACGP released its 2024–25 annual report showing strong member loyalty, with 99.9% choosing their CPD offerings despite new options. The organisation has 52,900 members, including many internation...
On 1 November, the Australian government is introducing major changes to Medicare funding and health services. The biggest update is a large funding boost for Medicare, the largest in its history. Alo...
A Melbourne-based non-profit community health clinic, Cohealth, is shutting some of its services due to funding issues. The clinic cares for about 12,500 marginalised and disadvantaged people, many wi...
Rural Australia relies heavily on international medical graduates, who make up over half of the rural medical workforce and more than half of all GPs. The Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA)...
The Professional Services Review (PSR) in Australia recovered $27.2 million from practitioners for billing issues in 2024-25. It investigated 116 cases, mostly related to inappropriate billing, telehe...
The Australian government’s recent climate risk assessment highlights the urgent need for the health sector to adapt to climate change. Digital health can play a key role by offering low-carbon care o...
The Australasian College of Health Service Management has appointed Elizabeth Koff as its new president. She takes over from Dr Neale Fong, who led the college through significant growth, including la...
The Australian government is working on the Thriving Kids program to improve support for children with disabilities. The program aims to create more inclusive, community-based services and streamline...
