Deliberate design boosts rural GP internships
A NSW rural GP internship supervisor, active since 2017, describes how one rural rotation in Finley (MMM5) evolved into a highly sought after training block in the Murrumbidgee region. The story highl...
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AI in healthcare faces scrutiny in Australia
AI hype in health care meets real limits. Google’s AI Overviews misread a calendar example, showing reliability gaps. OpenAI markets ChatGPT Health as a tool to help people understand health and welln...
GPs get domestic violence training in Tasmania
Tasmania’s Primary Health Network commissioned a fully funded workshop for general practitioners in the island state to boost domestic violence awareness and response. Led by Professor Kelsey Hegarty...
Australia EMR shift hinges on interoperability
Black Book Market Research’s State of Australian Healthcare IT 2026 examines which acute-care EMR and EHR platforms fit Australian health systems. It draws on 454 hospital and health service staff acr...
Leadership in disaster: Statesmen in focus
After a major disaster, leadership shifts from quick action to bearing witness. The piece argues that true statesmen carry the weight of trauma to help survivors feel seen and to bind a community in g...
Alcidion wins seven-year UHSussex EPR deal
Alcidion Group has been selected by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust as the preferred supplier for a new electronic patient record system. The deal is subject to final negotiations and...
NSW rewrites surgical mortality audit amid cyber push
In late December NSW moved to end referral of surgery related deaths to CHASM, the state’s independent review body. The CHASM program will be replaced by a new model led by the Clinical Excellence Com...
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health in Australia
OpenAI has begun rolling out ChatGPT Health in Australia, starting with a limited number of early users. The feature will expand to more users on a waitlist soon and broadly in February. ChatGPT Healt...
Health NZ Responds to Northland Cyber Breach
Health New Zealand has responded to a cybersecurity breach involving Manage My Health in Northland. The breach affected patient data, prompting Health NZ to provide support for those impacted. They ar...
Uterine Cancer Crisis Sparks Call for Action in Australia
The Australia New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group (ANZGOG) released a report in November 2025 highlighting the rising impact of uterine cancers. Uterine cancer is now Australia's fastest-growing...
Health NZ Responds to Major Patient Data Breach
Health New Zealand and General Practice New Zealand are responding to a cyber security breach involving the ManageMyHealth platform. The breach was discovered in the early hours of 31 December 2025 an...
AI in Australian Primary Care: Risks and Opportunities
AI is increasingly being used in Australian primary care, especially through tools like AI scribes in GP clinics. These tools help clinicians by generating documentation and allowing more face-to-face...
Australia Faces Growing Crisis in Hospital Discharges
The Australian government is facing a crisis with delayed discharges of older patients from hospitals. Many seniors are medically ready to leave but remain in hospital due to a lack of community suppo...
Health Practices Gear Up for Holiday Season
GP practices in Australia are preparing for the holiday season by managing staff leave, updating communication channels, and securing physical and digital assets. Practice owners are considering how t...
Australia’s Braithwaite joins US AI safety panel
Professor Jeffrey Braithwaite from Macquarie University has been appointed to the US National Academy of Medicine’s steering group on AI and patient safety. He is one of only two non-American members,...
Australia Calls for Stronger AI Rules in Healthcare
The Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH) welcomed the Australian Government’s new National AI Plan but called for stronger rules around AI in healthcare. The plan highlights AI’s benefits b...
How GPs Can End Patient Relationships Safely
Australian GPs sometimes end patient relationships due to issues like verbal abuse, threats, non-compliance, or boundary problems. Increasing workload and stress make managing difficult interactions h...
Australian Health Tech Launches AI Governance Code
The Medical Software Industry Association (MSIA) and Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) launched a new AI Governance Code. The code sets high-level standards for organisations using or...
Regulators Crack Down on Telehealth Medicinal Cannabis
The TGA official Robyn Langham criticised how companies have exploited rules around medicinal cannabis prescribing, especially via telehealth. She said some clinics are providing recreational access r...
Australia’s AI Plan Sets Clear Path for HealthTech Growth
The Australian government released its National AI Plan this week. It aims to promote AI use in healthcare while maintaining safety and transparency. The plan builds on existing regulations, especiall...