Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) conducted a study on at-home testing for H. pylori using a C13 Urea Breath Test (UBT). Patients booked virtual appointments with GI lab technicians, completed the te...
The Australian general practice sector faces ongoing challenges driven by policy failures. GPs are caught in a system with broken incentives, poor payment models, and market failures like information...
The webinar highlighted the importance of global standards like FHIR and SNOMED CT for Australia's health tech. CSIRO’s Kate Ebrill explained these standards are key to building trustworthy, ethical A...
The Australian government delayed updates to bulk billing consent processes until July 2026. Originally, changes were meant to simplify how patients consent to bulk billing, removing the need for sign...
The Australian government and health sector are facing rising specialist fees, which have increased by 78% since 2010. Many Australians, especially those with lower incomes, skip specialist care due t...
A new study from UCSF, the University of Adelaide, and the University of Toronto suggests that drinking coffee may help reduce atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence. The study involved 200 adults with p...
CareZen has introduced virtual health pods in Queensland as part of a pilot project. These pods are made in Australia and designed with input from clinicians and consumers. They provide a private spac...
The Australian government has scheduled the launch of the new Aged Care Act and bulk-billing practice incentives for 1 November, coinciding with a parliamentary sitting fortnight. The aged care system...
The Australian government is pushing for universal bulk billing for GPs starting November 1. The government claims this will make healthcare free for patients. However, many GPs are sceptical about ho...
AI medical scribes are gaining attention in Australian healthcare. They listen to consultations, extract relevant info, and create detailed notes. This can help reduce doctors' admin work and improve...
Australia has launched a new national framework to improve medication safety during transitions of care. The goal is to reduce medication errors and hospital readmissions, which cost around $1.4 billi...
MediRecords has partnered with General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA) to offer discounted access to its cloud-based clinical management platform. The deal varies by career stage, with free acces...
Australian healthcare is shifting from a focus on volume to valuing patient experience. The Australian Health Service Alliance (AHSA) has introduced a new funding model that rewards hospitals for list...
GPs in Australia can now get $800 to help cover the cost of accredited mental health training called Focussed Psychological Strategies. This training is based on proven psychological therapies like CB...
A new study shows that using the AIR algorithm to manage adult asthma is safe and effective. The AIR approach simplifies treatment into three steps, allowing patients to adjust their medication based...
MediRecords has partnered with General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA). The goal is to support early-career doctors with a digital platform that they can use anywhere. The platform is cloud-based...
A new study from Monash University highlights how complex general practice consultations are in Australia. GPs typically handle about eight issues per visit, covering physical, mental, and lifestyle c...
A new framework from the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care aims to reduce medication errors during patient discharge from hospital. It focuses on better communication between...
A GP expresses concern about the potential shift to 100% bulk billing in Australia. The doctor explains that bulk billing would force a change in how care is delivered, with shorter consultations focu...
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne introduced a new triage policy to improve emergency care for First Nations patients. The policy gives Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients priority to be seen...
