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Things to Consider When Buying Surgical Instruments 4/19/2016

They’re the tools of your trade and, by necessity, they represent a substantial percentage of your annual expenditure.

Innovative health program transforming emergency care in WA 4/12/2016

A bold and innovative program is transforming emergency care and access to GPs in Western Australia's southern inland, linking in with the State-wide emergency telehealth services ...

5 Tips to Help Your Medical Practice Prepare for an Emergency 4/5/2016

As a medical practice you’re dealing with personal crises every day.

AHHA welcomes funding agreement; more support needed for primary care 4/5/2016

The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA) has welcomed the funding agreement reached by the states and the Commonwealth at a recent meeting of the Council of Australian ...

Health Care Homes hailed as life-saving for patients: RACGP 4/5/2016

The Federal Government's announcement to pilot Health Care Homes in Australia will have life-changing benefits to patients, particularly those with chronic, long-term conditions, ...

Good rural health policy a vote-winner for upcoming election: AMA 4/5/2016

The AMA recently launched its Rural Health Issues Survey 2016 to hear first-hand from rural doctors about the issues affecting their practices, communities, and patients, and the ...

Things to Consider When Buying Autoclaves & Sterilisers 3/29/2016

Hygiene is a critical aspect of every medical profession.

$25m investment for faster diagnosis of rare cancers and diseases 3/29/2016

More Victorians with genetic conditions will receive quicker diagnoses and better care thanks to the Andrews Labor Government's $25 million investment in the state's genomic sequencing ...

Major funding boost for research into antibodies in health and disease 3/29/2016

Garvan’s leading research into antibodies in health and disease has been given a shot in the arm, with the announcement that the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) ...

6 Tips for a Smooth Running Medical Practice 3/15/2016

With an ever-evolving array of illnesses, injuries and emotional upheaval to deal with on a daily basis, the less administrative headaches you have the better.

Urgent investment into public health needed to prevent deaths: PHAA 3/15/2016

By not funding public health prevention and intervention Australians will continue to die from preventable deaths says Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) CEO Michael Moore. ...

Research shows that brown fat may help keep blood sugar in check 3/15/2016

Garvan scientists have shown that brown fat – a special type of fat that burns energy to keep us warm – may also help to keep blood sugar steady in adults. Their findings suggest ...

NSW Health investigates CBD Legionnaires' disease 3/15/2016

NSW Health and the City of Sydney are investigating after four people infected with Legionnaires’ disease all spent time in Sydney’s CBD.

$129.4 million in grants awarded to support medical research 3/8/2016

The Turnbull Government has recently awarded $129.4 million in grants to Australia’s preeminent researchers helping fund Australia’s commitment to fostering the best and brightest ...

Grattan Institute report unfair on GPs over chronic disease care: AMA 3/8/2016

The AMA raises concerns that the The Grattan Institute report, Chronic failure in primary care, released on 7 March 2016, is an unfair attack on Australia’s hardworking GPs.

Health premiums hit 4 year low after record resubmissions 3/8/2016

Health insurance premium increases will hit a four year-low in 2016 after a record number of insurers resubmitted lower price rises in response to a direct request from Minister for ...

Significant health gap remains for Australians with disability 3/1/2016

Australians with disability are still significantly more likely to report having poor health than those without disability, according to a new report released by the Australian ...

Major reforms proposed for WA health system 3/1/2016

Significant reforms are proposed for Western Australia's health system with the introduction of the new Health Services Bill 2016 into State Parliament.

Things to consider when buying emergency response kits 3/1/2016

Emergency response kits play an essential role in the immediate and follow-up care of an acute medical incident.

VIC new laws to crack down on dodgy health practitioners 2/23/2016

Victoria’s health complaints watchdog will be given greater powers to name and shame dodgy health service providers and practitioners, and protect the public by banning them from ...

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