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Nutritious sustainable food vital to health of Australians 11/20/2018

Australia’s future health depends strongly on the whole population having affordable, equal access to nutritious food that is produced sustainably - the core focus of the Food Futures ...

Can doctors regain credibility in the fight against obesity 11/12/2018

If you are one of the thousands of physicians and nurses tipping the scales into unhealthy territory, you’re losing credibility with your patients.

Pain groups welcome new rules for private health insurance reforms 10/22/2018

Pain management groups are welcoming private health insurance amendment rules tabled in this session of Parliament.

An inside scoop on the government's 'My Health Record' 10/22/2018

With the approval of all the top health bodies in Australia, My Health Record (MHR) is said to provide improvement in the medical care given to patients.

Medical research investment boosts Australia 10/16/2018

A new study has found that Australia’s investment in medical research has significantly boosted our country’s welfare, economy and future potential.

Protecting your employees from seasonal illnesses 9/27/2018

Winter is around the corner, and along with the changing leaves come the unfortunate increase in seasonal illness for many people.

Aussie scientists develop breakthrough IVF procedure: Chances of success for people hoping to conceive. 9/25/2018

Aussie scientists develop breakthrough IVF treatment is seeing an incredible boost in the chances of success for people hoping to conceive.

Reality behind "good news" bulk-billing revealed 9/7/2018

‘A recent report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shines a light on just how misleading bulk-billing figures can be’, Australian Healthcare and Hospitals ...

Report reveals out-of-pocket costs for Medicare services 9/4/2018

Half of Australian patients pay a contribution towards their non-hospital Medicare services, according to a new report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare ...

Our hospitals are safe — and getting safer every day 9/4/2018

The safer care saves money report by The Grattan Institute highlights the importance of investing in safety and quality in healthcare to achieve the best outcomes for patients and ...

Medical research held back by inefficient funding system 8/15/2018

Australian medical research is being held back due to inefficient and inequitable funding systems.

National report highlights prevalence of CPE bacteria in hospitals 8/15/2018

Carbapenemase-producing enterobacteriaceae (also known as CPE) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae continue to be the most commonly reported organisms with critical resistances to antimicrobials ...

Reform primary care to improve health care for all Australians 7/31/2018

Primary care policy needs an overhaul to ensure all Australians -- especially the poor and the elderly -- get the best possible health care, according to a new Grattan Institute ...

Baseless attacks on maternity services in private hospitals 7/4/2018

Suggestions by a Queensland Health bureaucrat that mothers choosing to give birth in private hospitals were at greater risk than those who choose the public system were spurious ...

Using data to transform health services 7/2/2018

“In NSW emergency departments (ED), there’s this four-hour rule where they’re expected to get a target per cent of their patients out of ED within four hours. And since introducing ...

Urgent need for investment in preventive healthcare 6/26/2018

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is calling for urgent investment in preventive healthcare as an effective solution to reduce the burden on Australia’s ...

Our health report card is in—and here’s what we can learn 6/26/2018

Australia is generally a healthy nation but there are some key areas where we could do better, according to the latest report from the AIHW. The two-yearly report card, Australia’s ...

National male health strategy welcomed 6/18/2018

The AMA welcomes the June 13 announcement of the establishment of a 10-year National Male Health Strategy that will target the mental and physical health of men and boys.

Research points a way ahead: Safer care, reduced waiting times 6/12/2018

‘Research published in the latest issue of Australian Health Review (AHR) points the way to some interesting opportunities to improve various aspects of hospital activity—and make ...

E-cigarettes a growing threat to children 6/4/2018

A University of Queensland researcher is among a coalition of respiratory doctors and scientists warning of the dangers electronic cigarettes pose to children and adolescents.

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