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 Senate has passed legislation to establish an Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC). The AMA has long called for a dedicated agency to improve national health responses. The new C...
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...
The Australian government’s PBAC has recommended removing covid antivirals molnupiravir and nirmatrelvir–ritonavir from the Prescriber Bag. This change reflects the evolving covid landscape and the hi...
A new study shows that about 10% of people worldwide report being sensitive to gluten or wheat, but few have a formal diagnosis. Diagnosing non-coeliac gluten/wheat sensitivity (NCGWS) is tricky becau...
The South Australian government has allocated $3 million to expand lung cancer screening. This funding supports the national program launched in July, aiming to catch lung cancer early. It will increa...
The Australian government reduced public health spending by 30% in the past year, returning to pre-pandemic levels. Total spending was $5.4 billion in 2023-24, down $2.3 billion from the previous year...
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...
UK regulators have shut down a large illegal factory producing unlicensed weight-loss medicines. This is the first such operation found in the UK and is believed to be the biggest seizure of trafficke...
The South Australian government has invested $3 million to support lung cancer screening and care. This adds to the national lung cancer screening program that started in July. The focus is on making...
Rising demand for mental health services in Australia is exposing the fragility of the current funding system. Despite over $18.5 billion invested annually from sources like Medicare, private insuranc...
The Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney is starting a major redevelopment worth $940 million. The first concrete has been poured for the new East Tower, which will include more private rooms, famil...
The NSW Government has responded to the recent Drug Summit, supporting most of its 56 recommendations. The summit, held in December, involved over 700 participants and received nearly 3700 submissions...
Empagliflozin, sold as Jardiance, is now listed on the Australian PBS for more patients with kidney disease. The expansion will help over 65,000 Australians access the drug, which was first listed in...
As bushfire and flood seasons approach, GPs are encouraged to prepare for disasters. The RACGP released a new resource to help practices assess risks and update emergency plans. Key steps include crea...
Hugh Neylan from Faculty AI spoke at the HIMAA 2025 Conference about AI's role in health information management. He highlighted how HIMs can shape AI development, especially in Australia. Neylan share...
Australia is experiencing a record-breaking flu season with over 425,000 cases confirmed this year. Flu deaths have now surpassed COVID-19 fatalities for the first time since the pandemic’s peak. In A...
A US study found that exposure to tetrachloroethylene (PCE), a chemical used in dry cleaning, may lead to liver fibrosis. The research used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surv...
Many Australians with mental health conditions die about 11 years earlier than others. The main cause is preventable physical health issues like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. People with mental...
A young doctor in NSW has died by suicide, raising concerns about unsafe working conditions in public hospitals. The doctor, aged 30, had reported excessive hours, limited leave, and issues with whist...
