15 Mar 2023

Brisbane bulk billing rates falling fastest: Survey

A survey reveals the impact of ‘inadequate’ Medicare rebates in billing trends, with a similar shift noted across the country.

15 Mar 2023

General practices hit by Medicare claiming outage

The issues were caused by a planned system upgrade, according to Services Australia – but practices say they received no warning.

15 Mar 2023

Mosquito warning as virus spreads to the Pilbara region

Residents and travellers to the Pilbara are being urged to protect themselves against mosquito bites, following the spread of Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE) virus into the region.

15 Mar 2023

$382 million for nearly 200 ground-breaking medical research projects

The Australian Government is investing $382 million in nearly 200 medical research projects, including $32 million to improve First Nations health. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF)

15 Mar 2023

$15 million for research into mitochondrial disease

The Australian Government is investing $15 million for mitochondrial disease research. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

15 Mar 2023

Pioneering Medical and Research Academy on show in Riverland

The Riverland Academy of Clinical Excellence (RACE) will highlight its success at a two-day showcase that will explore the future of medical training and recruitment across regional South Australia.

14 Mar 2023

Southern Flinders and Port Broughton locals invited to have their say on health services

Residents of Crystal Brook, Laura, Port Broughton and surrounds are invited to have their say on the future of health services in Southern Flinders and Port Broughton

14 Mar 2023

Mannum locals invited to have say on health services

Residents of Mannum and surrounds are invited to have their say on the future of health services for their community and planning for Mannum District Hospital

14 Mar 2023

Ceduna wins Healthy Towns Challenge

The Ceduna Foodbank Food Hub has taken out round four of the SA Healthy Towns Challenge Award for its work in improving food security and healthy eating habits

14 Mar 2023

Ashgrove pharmacist found guilty for more than $1.9m in Medicare fraud

A pharmacist has been convicted and sentenced to five years imprisonment today, after pleading guilty to fraudulently claiming more than $1.9 million in payments under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).