The article reflects on the past year in Australian healthcare, highlighting the dedication of frontline workers during a tragic week. It acknowledges the professionalism of emergency responders at Bo...
The Australian healthcare sector saw significant policy changes in 2025. The government announced an $8.5 billion Medicare reform package in February, focusing on bulk-billing incentives and chronic d...
The Australian government has announced nearly $500 million in savings across health, disability, and aged care sectors over four years. Most of these cuts come from aged care, including $255.7 millio...
In 2025, general practice in Australia played a central role in health debates and reforms. The RACGP president highlighted how GPs provided over 172 million services, with most Australians trusting a...
The Australian government’s Primary Health Networks (PHNs) are facing criticism for their governance and funding models. A review by Boston Consulting Group found that PHNs are hampered by tensions be...
Over 3000 older Australians are stuck in hospital beds because there are not enough aged care facilities. The shortage is mainly due to a funding gap that makes building new beds unviable. Juniper Age...
A new study from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute shows that upskilling GPs in paediatric care can reduce hospital referrals and boost GP confidence. The model involves paediatricians working...
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (DoHDA) is reviewing proposals to expand bulk-billed MRI access for GPs. The plan aims to allow GPs to request MRI scans for more conditions, starting w...
The Australian government has completed more than half of its 'Strengthening Medicare' reforms. Out of 47 planned measures, 27 are now in place, including urgent care clinics and increased bulk-billin...
The Australian government does not regulate specialist fees, which allows doctors to set their own prices. Many specialists have significant market power because there are few of them and they often d...
Australian oncologists are under significant stress due to a growing demand for cancer care. The system is struggling because there are not enough positions and many oncologists work part-time or in f...
Hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis are under renewed scrutiny. Hospitals report an increase in serious infections linked to these injections. Experts say the injections do not provide...
The states in Australia have rejected the federal government’s $23 billion offer for public hospital funding. They say the deal doesn’t meet their needs and want a contribution of 42.5% from the Commo...
The Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing released a progress update on the Strengthening Medicare reforms. So far, 57% of the 47 measures have been completed, including bulk billing...
A parent experienced a health scare with her child early in the morning. She used the Healthdirect symptom checker and spoke with a nurse online, who advised her to monitor her daughter’s symptoms and...
The drug Saxenda (liraglutide), used for obesity and diabetes, will no longer be available in Australia after December 2025. Novo Nordisk decided to stop manufacturing Saxenda, shifting focus to its n...
The Australian government announced plans to increase support for GPs who treat veterans. They will update the fee schedule for medical report writing to better match actual costs and other jurisdicti...
The Australian government is considering measures to curb high specialist fees, especially for non-GP doctors. The Health Minister, Mark Butler, says out-of-pocket costs are too high and plans to intr...
The RACGP has submitted a plan to strengthen the Thriving Kids initiative. It emphasises the role of GPs in early childhood care, especially in the first 2000 days of life. The plan recommends a consi...
Cohealth, a community health provider in Melbourne, announced it will close three centres by 19 December due to financial difficulties. Despite having $27 million in cash assets, it claims it cannot s...
