18 Dec 2023
ACCC blocks proposed pathology merger
The regulator has determined that ACL’s proposed acquisition of Healius would likely reduce competition substantially.
18 Dec 2023
Extended skills recognition ‘good for the profession’
The first round of GPs to apply for the new program have now received their formal recognition and are encouraging colleagues to sign up.
18 Dec 2023
Free Wi-Fi across Tasmania's major hospitals
Just in time for Christmas, secure free public Wi-Fi is now available at Tasmania’s four major hospitals to help visitors and patients stay connected with family and friends during their stay.
18 Dec 2023
Health risks lurking in far north Queensland floodwaters
As floodwaters inundate parts of Far North Queensland, residents are urged to be aware of hidden health and safety risks in the murky waters.
15 Dec 2023
2023 Private Health Insurance Report Card
This week we released our 2023 Private Health Insurance Report Card, which shows patients are receiving less in rebates as a proportion of premiums.
15 Dec 2023
‘I never thought I’d be standing here, let alone be a doctor’
Some wondered why Arrernte man, Dr Corey Dalton, wanted to study medicine later in life – but the RACGP’s GP in training of the year has no regrets.
15 Dec 2023
‘The tyranny of distance’: rural health inequities persist
Health disparities between those living in urban and rural areas have been laid bare in the National Rural Health Alliance’s latest analysis.
15 Dec 2023
Acknowledging inequalities in global health
The history of colonialism has left an indelible mark on societies worldwide, and the field of health and medicine is no exception.
15 Dec 2023
Expansion of Hospital@home services in Southern Tasmania
More patients in Southern Tasmania will be supported to return home from hospital sooner - or avoid presenting to a hospital altogether – with the expansion of the Royal Hobart Hospital’s (RHH) Hospital@home program.
15 Dec 2023
'Tis the season to look out for others
NSW Health is calling on residents to look out for their neighbours, especially if they live alone, are bereaved, or separated from family this holiday season.