Patient Engagement

The Australian government is making changes to primary care funding. Nearly 3000 clinics have signed up for the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program, pushing bulk-billing rates to 81% in November....

The Australian healthcare sector faces a period of rapid change driven by workforce shortages, patient expectations, climate concerns, and digital health advances. Workforce issues like burnout and st...

The Australian government released data showing about 1100 practices switched to bulk billing after the launch of the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) on 1 November. Nearly 3000 clinics...

The Australian government added a new injectable treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS) to the PBS. The medication, Ocrelizumab (Ocrevus), is now available in a form that can be injected under the skin...

Research in Sydney analysed 41 video-recorded GP consultations from 2018-19. It looked at factors influencing how long a consultation lasts beyond just the number of health concerns. The study include...

Queensland has expanded its ADHD treatment rules. GPs can now diagnose, manage, and prescribe medication for adults with ADHD without extra training. They have been able to do this for children since...

Queensland has become the first Australian state to allow all GPs to initiate and manage ADHD medication for adults. The change took effect on Monday and aims to improve access for around 400,000 adul...

Healthcare providers in Australia are exploring how agentic AI can improve patient engagement. These AI systems can act autonomously to understand patient needs, anticipate actions, and coordinate res...

GPs in Australia want more time to care for patients, not just speed or efficiency. They seek time to think, build relationships, and ensure patient safety. Continuity of care is also a priority, as s...

Moshy, a Sydney-based telehealth provider, has expanded into New Zealand. The company plans to help ease pressure on local GPs by offering online consultations for non-urgent health issues. The New Ze...

The 2025 American Heart Association conference showcased several key findings relevant to Australian healthtech. The OPTIMA-AF trial found that a one-month course of clot-preventing medication after s...

Australia’s first National Skin Cancer Scorecard has been launched by MSCAN and the Australasian College of Dermatologists. It highlights significant gaps in prevention, early detection, and care for...

Rural Australians diagnosed with cancer are 13% less likely to survive in the first five years compared to city residents. This gap is due to limited access to early screening, diagnosis delays, and t...

Beaumont Hospital in Ireland has launched new integrated patient management and hospital information systems. The rollout includes Dedalus’ iPM and ORBIS systems after a three-year upgrade project. Th...

Western Sydney is experiencing rapid population growth, expected to reach 6 million by 2041. This increase drives a higher demand for cardiovascular imaging and other radiology services. The region fa...

The Australian government passed legislation to ban life insurers from using genetic test results to determine insurance coverage or terms. The Treasury Laws Amendment (Genetic Testing Protections in...

Lumus Imaging has adopted Magentus’ eRequests system after a successful trial with Queensland Xray. The system allows specialists to share patient information securely and instantly with Lumus Imaging...

St Vincent’s, Australia’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, plans to shift half of its care to in-home and virtual services by 2030. Over the next 12 to 18 months, they will build...

Lumus Imaging has adopted Magentus’s eRequests platform to improve digital radiology workflows. The system uses open FHIR API standards to enable secure, instant sharing of patient information between...