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Budget 2024–25: what it means for health

15 May, 2024

Medicare, medications, women's health, cancers, HIV and mental health were some of the key focus areas in the federal government's 2024–25 Budget announcement.


Report: Health economists could boost healthcare efficiency

05 March, 2024

A study by Flinders University has highlighted the potential of incorporating health economists into hospital decision-making.


COVID-19 vaccination saved the nation $181 billion: study

20 December, 2022

A new peer-reviewed research paper has examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns on the Australian economy.


Funding boost for heart/lung machine research

05 October, 2022

Research to identify patients who will benefit most from a life-saving machine that acts as the heart and lungs has received a $1 million funding boost.


Vic's health-focused Budget welcomed

04 May, 2022

Victoria's Treasurer Tim Pallas has delivered a health-focused State Budget 2022/23 with a $12bn allocation to the state's health system.


What's being said about the 2021 federal Budget?

13 May, 2021

A look at what the health sector is saying about the 2021 federal Budget.


PowerHealth secures $30m contract in Saudi Arabia

08 September, 2020

PowerHealth's patient-level costing system PowerPerformance Manager (PPM) has commenced national rollout across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, aiming to deliver services to 291 hospitals.


A guide to hospital insurance and what it covers

27 February, 2020 by Jasmine Leete

Private hospital cover gives flexibility and choice to determine your own healthcare needs, such as who you’re treated by, when the treatment occurs and what hospital it occurs in.


Incentives key to private health insurance uptake

22 January, 2020

Want more people to take out private health insurance? Offer effective incentives, says the Australian Private Hospitals Association (APHA).


2019 Federal Budget — what’s in it for us?

03 April, 2019

We summarise the key budgetary measures being offered to the health- and aged-care sectors.


Easing your patients' financial stress

17 December, 2018 by April Wilson

Patients experiencing financial toxicity on top of their health issues find it harder to recover. There are simple ways to ease the burden.


Cancer patients out of pocket up to $22,000

11 June, 2018

Lower medical fees and greater transparency would reduce the financial burden of people battling cancer.


Medical research boosted by Budget

10 May, 2018

The Australian medical research sector receives a significant boost from the Budget. Ultimately, patients will benefit.


Healthcare developments: A great investment

28 August, 2017

Australia's resilient economy combined with the strategic location in proximity to Asia, makes this country one of the best opportunities on the planet for investment.


What the 2017–18 federal Budget means for aged care

14 July, 2017 by Sean Rooney, CEO, LASA

The 2017–18 federal Budget comes as a relief after previous federal Budgets have seen cuts to aged care funding and associated programs.


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