Audiology review leads to $2m in compensation
15 November, 2023An independent clinical review into the delivery of audiology care at Townsville University Hospital is now complete.
Toolkit to foster patient, public involvement in clinical trials
13 November, 2023A toolkit, developed by CT:IQ and the ACTA, offers a comprehensive set of resources for fostering active participation of patients and the general public in clinical trials.
How health leaders can foster a truly inclusive workplace culture
13 November, 2023 by Lauren Anderson* | Supplied by: IndeedIn an era where diversity and inclusion have rightfully taken centre stage in workplaces around the world, it's alarming to see that many Australian workers still feel the need to hide their true selves at work.
Report uncovers health challenges faced by regional populations
10 November, 2023The Westfund Regional Health Gap Report examined the health-risk distribution, access to care and costs of treatment across eight key locations of its membership.
Ahpra releases new complaints checklist
08 November, 2023The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has released a new checklist to help registered health practitioners better address complaints from patients and clients.
Northern Queensland PHN appoints Sean Rooney as CEO
08 November, 2023Former aged care peak body head Sean Rooney has joined the NQPHN as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Flowsell HS8 Automated Dispensing Cabinet
01 November, 2023 | Supplied by: FlowsellThe Flowsell HS8 Automated Dispensing Cabinet is designed to provide best-practice HS8 controlled drug compliance.
2023 NSW Health Awards honour innovation and community engagement
26 October, 2023A housing initiative for Indigenous people, a parent–baby mental health unit and breakthrough research in liver transplantation are among the projects honoured in this year's NSW Health Awards.
New tool to drive improvements for hospitals, patients
25 October, 2023The AHSA and Insight Actuaries have launched an integrated patient survey tool designed to give privately insured patients a say in their healthcare journey.
Monash-led project aims to improve workers compensation
25 October, 2023The healthcare and social assistance industry is one of the top three industries with the highest rate of serious workers compensation claims (26,240), according to Safe Work Australia.
Acting now on hip fractures will pay off later
10 October, 2023Carolyn Hullick, Emergency Physician and Chief Medical Officer at the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, explains what needs to change to improve patient outcomes after a hip fracture injury.
Long-time ADHA board member named Chair
29 September, 2023The Australian Digital Health Agency has appointed Lyn McGrath as the Agency's new board Chair in place of outgoing chair Dr Elizabeth Deveny.
Fake nurse jailed in Ahpra prosecution
27 September, 2023A South Australian woman, named Alison Jane Mibus, has been sent to jail for pretending to be a registered health practitioner.
Calls for higher tobacco retailer licence fees nationwide
26 September, 2023The study looks to examine the significance of introducing a higher standard of tobacco licensing across the country to reduce the availability of tobacco and deter retailers.
Report calls for urgent overhaul of disability support work
22 September, 2023The Australia Institute’s Centre for Future Work said that an overhaul of poorly paid and casualised disability support work is needed to ensure the NDIS's viability and protect participants from substandard care.
