12 Sep 2024

RCPA develops guidance for pharmacogenomic testing

Guidance for the cutting edge of personalised medicines.

12 Sep 2024

Your chance to hear from the Professional Services Review Director

Join us for a webinar with the PSR Director.

12 Sep 2024

RACGP backs ban on genetic test results use in life insurance

The Federal Government will outlaw the use of results in life insurance underwriting so patients can get tested without fear of financial insecurity.

12 Sep 2024

Young vapers up to 29 times more likely to smoke cigarettes: Study

Are we about to see a spike in teenage smoking? A new Australian study suggests so, showing young vapers are more likely to later pick up cigarettes.

12 Sep 2024

Queensland welcomes 105 new GP Fellows

The new specialist GPs will provide essential healthcare to their communities and were celebrated alongside four award recipients.

12 Sep 2024

In Practice: Have your say on MBS Online

The DoHAC is encouraging GPs to share their views on the website’s functionality and user experience to help shape its future.

12 Sep 2024

Australian Paralympic athletes inspire at Paris 2024

Congratulations to our Australian Paralympians who made us proud in Paris.

12 Sep 2024

Milestone reached for new aged care law

The Australian Government has introduced the Aged Care Bill 2024 to Parliament. The Bill is for a new Aged Care Act – the main law that sets out how the aged care system operates. It will deliver major aged care reforms.

11 Sep 2024

Mounjaro expanded to include weight management

The TGA has approved tirzepatide for the treatment of overweight and obesity for those with comorbidities, via private prescription.

11 Sep 2024

CHF welcomes the HTA Review Final Report

The Consumers Health Forum of Australia has welcomed the release of the final reports of the Enhance HTA(link is external) and Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Policy and Method Review(link is external).