02 Jul 2024
RACGP slams ‘misguided’ CBD nurse-run clinic
The college says women in regional Queensland should be especially concerned over the move, which it called a ‘wastage of public funds’.
02 Jul 2024
Sugary drink tax could raise billions: Parliamentary Budget Office
Data has shed light on the significant economic benefits a proposed 20% levy could have, while GPs spruik its potential health benefits.
02 Jul 2024
Australia’s records first life expectancy drop in decades
Despite healthcare spending increases, chronic conditions present a key challenge for individuals, governments and society as a whole, the AIHW says.
01 Jul 2024
Multivitamins don’t help longevity: Study
The study found a 4% higher mortality risk for those on multivitamins after analysing nearly 400,000 study participants.
01 Jul 2024
Bowel cancer screening changes launch
Patients aged 45 and above are now able to receive a free kit in a bid to boost plummeting screening rates and increase early diagnoses.
01 Jul 2024
Nearly 100 aged care facilities record COVID vax rates below 10%
With more than 450 active outbreaks at last count, experts say the ‘disappointingly low’ coverage is putting the already vulnerable at risk.
28 Jun 2024
July MBS changes revealed
MBS indexation and the removal of COVID telehealth rebates and exemptions headline this year’s updates.
28 Jun 2024
Funding boost will see ePrescribing expand into hospitals
SPONSORED: Uptake continues to grow, with 189 million electronic prescriptions issued by more than 80,000 prescribers as of January 2024
28 Jun 2024
Most RACFs falling short of minimum care standards: Report
New analysis has revealed many Australian aged care residents are not receiving the levels of care they need and are entitled to.
28 Jun 2024
Flagship preventive health guidelines get first update in eight years
The RACGP says the 10th edition of its Red Book has undergone rigorous updates to ensure it is accessible and relevant to Australia’s changing healthcare landscape.