24 Oct 2023
Genetic carrier test added to MBS
SPONSORED: Expecting parents will soon be able to make more informed choices, thanks to subsidised screening from 1 November.
24 Oct 2023
Age drop for bowel cancer screening endorsed
The NHMRC has approved guidelines to widen the age of bowel cancer screening, although the Federal Government is yet to sign off the change.
24 Oct 2023
News containing information on changes to the MBS for 1 November 2023
Summary of Change for 1 November 2023 Indexation Greatest Permissible Gap Bulk-billing and Level E Consultation items Pathology Testing Services
24 Oct 2023
Ground-breaking research showcased at SALHN's Research Week
Ground-breaking research in cancer, sleep and rheumatoid arthritis will feature in this year’s Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) Research Week.
24 Oct 2023
Palliative Care Australia – committed to playing our part in reconciliation and better outcomes
Palliative Care Australia (PCA) believed a Voice to Parliament would contribute to better health and life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Given the result, we acknowledge that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are in shock and are grieving.
23 Oct 2023
Support for heavy gamblers through family intervention
New research at South Australia’s Statewide Gambling Therapy Service (SGTS) is testing an innovative approach to supporting heavy gamblers, that seeks to intervene before a gambler reaches crisis point.
23 Oct 2023
Aged care placements available to nursing students
Bachelor of Nursing students can now apply for high-quality clinical placements in the aged care sector through the Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placements Program.
23 Oct 2023
1 November 2023 changes to the PBS listings of medicines for children and adolescents with Chronic Plaque Psoriasis
On 1 November 2023, changes will be made to the authority requirements of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listing for etanercept, for the treatment of children and adolescents with severe Chronic Plaque Psoriasis.
23 Oct 2023
Updates to the HTA Policy and Methods Review Reference Committee – 23 October 2023
Updates to the HTA Policy and Methods Review Reference Committee – 23 October 2023
23 Oct 2023
$30.8 million for Indigenous-led health research
We have announced $30.8 million for Indigenous-led research into health issues facing First Nations people. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).