virtualKIDS awarded $500,000
virtualKIDS received $500,000 in funding to expand its virtual care program for children in NSW. The program allows some children with respiratory illnesses to stay at home using wearable devices that...
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Disadvantage linked to major risk of chronic disease
A recent Australian study links low socioeconomic status to a higher risk of nine out of ten common chronic diseases among Australians over 40. The research shows that social disadvantage significantl...
Are we selling digital health badly to doctors?
A recent conference in Sydney highlighted that digital health tools are often sold to doctors as ways to boost efficiency and revenue. Experts argue that the real goal should be improving equity in ca...
RACGP speaks out to shape NDIS shake up
The RACGP has voiced support for the upcoming Thriving Kids program, set to launch on 1 July 2026. This $2 billion initiative aims to support children under eight with developmental delays and autism,...
Australia Nears Major Medicare Funding Shift to Support Digital and Integrated Care
The Australian government is close to changing how Medicare funds primary care. They plan to move beyond the current fee-for-service model. This shift aims to support more flexible, asynchronous care...