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Government aims to deliver 'healthier' Medicare: Minister for Health 4/22/2015

The Abbott Government says it will work hand-in-hand with health professionals and patients to deliver a healthier Medicare to ensure Australians continue receiving the high-quality ...

The pros and cons of robotic surgery 4/22/2015

Robotic surgery is a relatively recent technology that continues to advance the medical industry. While it is a pioneering innovation, there are some concerns the technology's worth ...

Programs that help doctors also benefit hospitals: study 4/20/2015

Research at Johns Hopkins suggests hospitals may reach higher safety and quality levels with programs that give physicians real-time feedback about evidence-based care and financial ...

How IT and data can support your medical practice 4/20/2015

IT and data support can be a strategic tool at your practice. Not only can it help your practice run smoothly and more efficiently, it can also improve your patienTs' experience with ...

New course recognises changing healthcare landscape 4/16/2015

As healthcare increasingly depends on the innovative use of modern technologies the University of Sydney has announced a first of its kind master's degree aimed at developing leaders ...

PHAA welcomes announcement of Primary Health Networks 4/16/2015

The CEO of the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) Michael Moore, has welcomed the much awaited announcement by Health Minister Sussan Ley of the successful tender applicants ...

Nation's largest diabetes conversation on the table 4/15/2015

Federal Minister for Health Sussan Ley is calling on Australians to have their say as part of the nation's largest conversation about the best ways to prevent, treat and cure diabetes. ...

Major hospital improvements drive 6% fall in Golden Staph cases 4/13/2015

Australia's major public hospitals have recorded a marked fall in the rate of healthcare-associated 'Golden Staph' bloodstream infections, the latest report from the National Health ...

New workshop highlights rural, remote health opportunities 4/7/2015

A partnership between the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA) and the National Health Performance Authority (NHPA) will help equip rural and remote health service ...

10 minimum standards for medical forms 4/7/2015

The AMA has developed a guide outlining 10 minimum standards that should apply to forms that medical practitioners are asked to complete by organisations such as Centrelink, the ...

Australian dental, special medical services among thriving SMEs 3/31/2015

Size matters – and in business, scale matters. Scale often brings lower overheads and reduces the cost of production, which allows firms to improve their profit margins and expand ...

Budget cuts to Health Flexible Funds threaten vital services 3/30/2015

A coalition of eleven peak organisations from the health and community sectors is calling on the Australian Government to scrap plans to cut nearly $200 million in funding to key ...

Australian health centres receive international recognition 3/30/2015

Four Australian health centres have been recognised as being among the best in the world for improving patient care through medical research.

How to ensure your medical practice stays clean and hygienic 3/25/2015

A hygienic working environment is essential for your medical practice to offer the highest quality care to your patients. Maintaining optimal hygiene standards helps to improve ...

One in every 8 Australians sees a GP at least 12 times a year 3/20/2015

More than one-third of Australians (35.3 per cent) went to a GP six or more times in 2012–13, and those who went most often tended to be older and less wealthy, were more likely to ...

$150m for special medical training 3/20/2015

The Specialist Training Programme and the Emergency Medicine Programme will have their funding extended for 2016, Minister for Health Sussan Ley has announced.

Australia's hospital admissions rising 3/20/2015

A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows that there were well over 9 million admissions to Australian hospitals in 2013-14, and this figure is ...

The best medicine for young health professionals 3/19/2015

A national campaign promoting rural medical careers has been launched with the aim of attracting students and young doctors to the country.

Health leaders unite for think tank on federal reform 3/11/2015

More than 100 health leaders, including Federal Health Minister the Hon Sussan Ley MP, will converge on Old Parliament House in Canberra next week (16 March) for the Australian ...

Misuse of alcohol - a major disruption to the emergency department 3/10/2015

The ability of the emergency department (ED) to help people in need of urgent medical management is being severely disrupted by our nation's misuse of alcohol.

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