16 May 2024
Time to rethink the PR on PR (Pulmonary Rehabilitation)
Lung Foundation Australia are calling on health professionals to rethink the public framing of Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR), giving the community a better understanding of who it can benefit.
15 May 2024
PHN welcomes bolstering of bulk billed services
South Western Sydney residents will benefit from a boost in funding for additional Medicare Urgent Care Clinics and a network of new Medicare Mental Health Centres – two of the standout commitments from last night’s Federal Budget
15 May 2024
Some good news but the main challenge is closing the funding gap
ome good news but the main challenge is closing the funding gap
15 May 2024
Pharmacy treatment of UTIs becoming an ‘unfortunate’ pattern
The RACGP says ‘convenience and lobbying’ has won out in NSW, as pharmacists across the state are green lit to treat UTIs permanently.
15 May 2024
Do you need more from your family’s health cover?
SPONSORED: When it’s time to consider if your private health cover is meeting the growing needs of your family, value is about more than price.
15 May 2024
PBS subsidy arrangements for abatacept 125 mg SSSI
PBS subsidy arrangements for abatacept 125 mg SSSI
15 May 2024
Extended skills recognition gains momentum
Integrative medicine is the latest area of specific interest awarded to a Fellow of the RACGP under its Recognition of Extended Skills program.
15 May 2024
Australia’s newborn bloodspot screening programs to include new conditions
Australia's health ministers have agreed that state and territory newborn bloodspot screening programs will screen for more conditions.
15 May 2024
Support at home for people with terminal illness - a birthday lottery?
The 2024 Federal Budget represents the continuation of some critical programs within the palliative care sector, however the opportunity for bolder, deeper change has been kicked further down the road.
15 May 2024
Focus on research a win for Lung Health Community
The nation’s peak lung health body has commended the focus on health research in this year’s Federal Budget as excellent news for the future of lung health in Australia.